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Weekly Crime Reports

Division of Public Safety

University of Pennsylvania Police Department Crime Report

About the Crime Report: Below are the Crimes Against Persons and/or Crimes Against Property from the campus report for September 1-7, 2025. The Crime Reports are available at: https://almanac.upenn.edu/sections/crimes. Prior weeks’ reports are also online. –Eds.

This summary is prepared by the Division of Public Safety (DPS) and contains all criminal incidents reported and made known to the Penn Police, including those reported to the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) that occurred within our patrol zone, for the dates of September 1-7, 2025. The Penn Police actively patrol from Market Street to Baltimore Avenue and from 30th Street to 43rd Street in conjunction with the Philadelphia Police.

In this effort to provide you with a thorough and accurate report on public safety concerns, we hope that your increased awareness will lessen the opportunity for crime. For any concerns or suggestions regarding this report, please call DPS at (215) 898-7297. You may view the daily crime log on the DPS website.

 

Penn Police Patrol Zone

Market Street to Baltimore Avenue and from 30th Street to 43rd Street

Crime Category

Date

Time

Location

Description

Assault

09/02/25

5:27 PM

4012 Walnut St

Complainant was assaulted by a customer during a disturbance

 

09/04/25

8:04 PM

3925 Walnut St

Complainant was assaulted by another resident inside apartment

 

09/04/25

1:34 AM

3400 Spruce St

Known suspect threatened medical staff by phone

 

09/05/25

5:03 PM

3200 Convention Ave

Domestic stalking incident

 

09/06/25

12:01 AM

4041 Sansom St

Suspect struck complainant in the face with a closed fist

Auto Theft

09/01/25

5:02 PM

3400 Woodland Walk

Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike racks

 

09/02/25

8:20 AM

3910 Filbert St

Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike racks

 

09/03/25

12:08 AM

4100 Pine St

Theft of a parked vehicle from highway

 

09/03/25

6:35 PM

4100 Pine St

Theft of a parked vehicle from highway

 

09/05/25

6:00 PM

3900 Pine St

Theft of a parked vehicle from highway

 

09/07/25

1:09 PM

300 S 43rd St

Theft of a parked motor vehicle from/ highway

 

09/07/25

5:27 PM

104 S 40th St

Theft of an unsecured electric bicycle from highway

Bike Theft

09/05/25

1:03 PM

200 S 33rd St

Theft of a secured bicycle outside building

Fraud

09/03/25

7:35 PM

4029 Walnut St

Unauthorized purchases on credit card

Other Offense

09/04/25

6:37 PM

4000 Walnut St

Verbal domestic mediated by police

Retail Theft

09/01/25

9:38 AM

4233 Chestnut St

Retail theft of alcohol

 

09/02/25

10:38 AM

4233 Chestnut St

Retail theft of alcohol

 

09/03/25

2:05 PM

3744 Spruce St

Retail theft of consumable goods

 

09/03/25

9:17 PM

4233 Chestnut St

Retail theft of alcohol

 

09/04/25

8:48 PM

4233 Chestnut St

Retail theft of alcohol

 

09/06/25

2:48 PM

4233 Chestnut St

Retail theft of alcohol

Theft from Building

09/02/25

11:06 AM

3601 Locust Walk

Theft of a backpack containing electronics from inside building

 

09/02/25

4:23 PM

200 S 33rd St

Theft of a wallet from backpack left unattended by the bathroom

 

09/03/25

2:55 PM

119 S 31st St

Theft of a package containing cologne from outside apartment door

 

09/03/25

6:51 PM

1 Convention Ave

Unattended wallet and glasses taken from chair in lobby on 4th floor

Theft from Vehicle

09/02/25

4:57 PM

4200 Chestnut St

Theft of a license plate from vehicle parked on highway

Theft Other

09/01/25

4:28 PM

4200 Ludlow St

Theft of a watch from package delivered outside apartment building

 

09/03/25

3:55 PM

3700 Locust Walk

Theft of an unattended wallet left on bench

 

Philadelphia Police 18th District

Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue

Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 15 incidents were reported for September 1-7, 2025 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.

Crime Category

Date

Time

Location

Aggravated Assault

09/05/25

9:46 AM

S 46th & Market Sts

 

09/07/25

11:09 AM

4416 Sansom St

Assault

09/02/25

4:35 PM

3800 Blk Walnut St

 

09/02/25

5:53 PM

4012 Walnut St

 

09/02/25

7:00 PM

600 Blk University Ave

 

09/03/25

10:22 AM

4512 Market St

 

09/03/25

7:44 PM

4 S 46th St

 

09/04/25

2:00 AM

3400 Spruce St

 

09/04/25

11:50 AM

S 46th & Market Sts

 

09/04/25

8:46 PM

3925 Walnut St

 

09/05/25

5:24 PM

1 Convention Ave

 

09/06/25

12:16 AM

4041 Sansom St

 

09/07/25

9:08 AM

4008 Market St

 

09/07/25

7:33 PM

2929 Walnut St

Robbery

09/04/25

6:52 AM

216 S 48th St

 

The Division of Public Safety offers resources and support to the Penn community. DPS developed a few helpful risk reduction strategies outlined below. Know that it is never the fault of the person impacted (victim/survivor) by crime.

  • See something concerning? Connect with Penn Public Safety 24/7 at (215) -573-3333.
  • Worried about a friend’s or colleague’s mental or physical health? Get 24/7 connection to appropriate resources at (215) 898-HELP (4357).
  • Seeking support after experiencing a crime? Call Special Services - Support and Advocacy resources at (215) 898-4481 or email an advocate at specialservices@publicsafety.upenn.edu
  • Use the Walking Escort and Riding services available to you free of charge.
  • Take a moment to update your cellphone information for the UPennAlert Emergency Notification System
  • Download the Penn Guardian App which can help Police better find your location when you call in an emergency.
  • Access free self-empowerment and defense courses through Penn DPS.
  • Stay alert and reduce distractions; using cellphones, ear buds, etc. may limit your awareness.
  • Orient yourself to your surroundings. (Identify your location, nearby exits, etc.)
  • Keep your valuables out of sight and only carry necessary documents.
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