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 8-14, 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 8-14, 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
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Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Description |
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Assault |
09/12/25 |
8:23 PM |
4012 Walnut St |
Juvenile assaulted by two unknown offenders inside of theater |
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09/12/25 |
3:13 PM |
3500 Chestnut St |
Complainant reported unwanted contact from her ex-partner |
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09/12/25 |
3:15 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Offender threatened hospital employee and was escorted out of the building |
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Auto Theft |
09/09/25 |
12:40 PM |
4200 Walnut St |
Theft of a motor vehicle from highway; vehicle recovered a short time later |
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09/09/25 |
6:24 PM |
200 S 39th St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike racks |
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09/11/25 |
4:55 AM |
210 S 34th St |
Theft of a UPPD bait scooter from highway/Arrest |
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09/13/25 |
6:15 PM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike racks |
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09/14/25 |
1:09 PM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike racks/Arrest |
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09/14/25 |
10:32 PM |
3817 Spruce St |
Scooter taken from bike rack |
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Fraud |
09/12/25 |
12:27 PM |
3600 Spruce St |
Complainant reported fraudulent activity on his credit card accounts |
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Other Offense |
09/10/25 |
8:11 AM |
3925 Walnut St |
Active warrant on offender discovered during retail theft attempt/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
09/08/25 |
10:32 AM |
3401 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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09/08/25 |
9:35 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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09/10/25 |
10:27 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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09/11/25 |
6:52 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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09/11/25 |
9:29 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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09/14/25 |
8:01 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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09/14/25 |
2:27 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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Theft from Building |
09/08/25 |
12:55 PM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Theft of a package containing shoes from mailroom |
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09/08/25 |
6:18 PM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Theft of two unsecured bicycles from apartment building garage |
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09/08/25 |
6:56 PM |
4045 Baltimore Ave |
Theft of unsecured bicycle stolen from apartment building laundry room |
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09/09/25 |
9:58 AM |
314 S 40th St |
Theft of a laptop stolen from the complainant’s front porch of residence |
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09/11/25 |
8:07 PM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Theft of a package containing clothing from lobby of apartment building |
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09/12/25 |
2:48 PM |
240 S 40th St |
Theft of dental equipment from cubicle in second floor patient area |
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09/12/25 |
2:53 PM |
3409 Walnut St |
Theft of a wallet from Franklin’s Table |
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Theft Other |
09/09/25 |
4:48 PM |
3939 Pine St |
Package theft from residence |
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09/13/25 |
7:25 PM |
3000 Walnut St |
Theft of a wallet and headphones from bench |
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Vandalism |
09/08/25 |
9:27 AM |
4200 Pine St |
Complainant reported that an unknown offender damaged the lock on her vehicle’s driver side door |
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09/13/25 |
3:43 PM |
420 S 42nd St |
Window damaged by bullet found inside of room; no injuries reported |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 5 incidents were reported for September 8-14, 2025 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
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Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
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Assault |
09/11/25 |
12:28 PM |
201 S 45th St |
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09/12/25 |
4:17 PM |
3500 Blk Chestnut St |
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09/12/25 |
4:18 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
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09/12/25 |
8:47 PM |
4012 Walnut St |
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Rape |
09/14/25 |
11:58 PM |
200 Blk S 40th 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.