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 15-21, 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 15-21, 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 |
09/15/25 |
5:29 PM |
4000 Chestnut St |
Complainant was struck in the head by an unknown offender |
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09/17/25 |
11:16 AM |
3100 Walnut St |
Complainant was struck in the face by an unknown offender |
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09/18/25 |
11:05 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Offender struck the complainant in the back of the head with a closed fist |
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09/18/25 |
3:28 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Known suspect called in multiple bomb threats to hospital security |
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09/20/25 |
9:12 PM |
3900 Walnut St |
Complainant was assaulted by an unknown offender |
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09/20/25 |
9:25 PM |
4100 Walnut St |
Complainant was assaulted by an unknown offender |
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Auto Theft |
09/16/25 |
3:20 PM |
256 S 37th St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from highway |
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09/20/25 |
7:38 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of a secured motorized scooter from bike racks |
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Bike Theft |
09/16/25 |
3:24 PM |
3333 Chestnut St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from a bike rack on sidewalk |
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09/21/25 |
3:41 PM |
1 S 33rd St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from street pole on sidewalk |
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Fraud |
09/15/25 |
9:24 AM |
4241 Sansom St |
Complainant was defrauded of money on the WhatsApp platform |
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09/15/25 |
10:03 AM |
211 S 40th St |
Complainant reported fraudulent charges on her credit card account |
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Other Offense |
09/20/25 |
6:10 PM |
4100 Ludlow St |
Warrant/Arrest |
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09/21/25 |
7:02 AM |
3400 Grays Ferry Ave |
Verbal domestic altercation on highway |
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Retail Theft |
09/15/25 |
7:21 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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09/15/25 |
5:21 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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09/15/25 |
8:53 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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09/16/25 |
4:18 PM |
3250 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of clothing |
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09/17/25 |
9:21 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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09/18/25 |
6:19 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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09/19/25 |
4:57 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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09/19/25 |
6:33 PM |
3250 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of clothing |
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09/19/25 |
10:44 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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09/21/25 |
2:55 PM |
3250 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of clothing |
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Theft of Building |
09/15/25 |
9:36 AM |
240 S 40th St |
Theft of money from unsecured desk in common area |
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09/16/25 |
3:09 PM |
3701 Walnut St |
Theft of a fanny pack from unsecured locker on second floor |
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09/16/25 |
7:58 PM |
200 S 33rd St |
Theft of a wallet from room inside of building |
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09/17/25 |
10:27 AM |
3925 Walnut St |
Theft of a package from building lobby |
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09/18/25 |
2:00 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of a purse left inside of bathroom |
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Theft from Vehicle |
09/19/25 |
9:30 AM |
3300 Chestnut St |
Tools stolen from complainant’s locked toolbox in bed of pickup truck |
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Theft Other |
09/16/25 |
1:14 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Theft of a wallet from a chair in the emergency department waiting area |
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09/18/25 |
5:35 PM |
3408 Sansom St |
Theft of a purse |
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09/19/25 |
4:39 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Theft of a wallet from bag left inside of a group study room |
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 15-21, 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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Aggravated Assault |
09/17/25 |
12:23 AM |
917 S 47th St |
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09/19/25 |
10:03 AM |
235 Buckingham Place |
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09/20/25 |
9:28 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
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09/20/25 |
9:53 PM |
S 47th St & Chester Ave |
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Assault |
09/15/25 |
10:05 AM |
4125 Ludlow St |
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09/15/25 |
5:55 PM |
4000 Blk Chestnut St |
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09/16/25 |
11:58 AM |
4125 Ludlow St |
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09/17/25 |
11:22 AM |
3100 Blk Walnut St |
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09/18/25 |
9:34 AM |
4700 Blk Locust St |
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09/18/25 |
4:43 PM |
3400 Blk Spruce St |
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09/18/25 |
7:24 PM |
4415 Spruce St |
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09/19/25 |
12:26 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
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09/20/25 |
1:40 PM |
1300 S Melville St |
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09/20/25 |
9:58 PM |
3900 Blk Walnut St |
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09/21/25 |
5:14 PM |
4806 Paschall Ave |
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.