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 22-28, 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 22-28, 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 |
09/22/25 |
9:30 PM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Complainant was struck in the back of the head by an unknown offender who fled the area |
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09/23/25 |
3:51 PM |
3931 Walnut St |
Complainant was assaulted by an unknown offender outside of his restaurant |
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09/23/25 |
7:01 PM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Complainant was assaulted by unknown offender on the highway |
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09/24/25 |
8:40 PM |
3600 Walnut St |
Offender cited for disorderly conduct during a domestic incident |
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09/25/25 |
9:38 AM |
3600 Spruce St |
Complainant was smacked on the back of his head over a parking issue |
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09/28/25 |
12:12 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Complainant was assaulted by an unknown offender |
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Auto Theft |
09/22/25 |
9:57 PM |
202 S 36th St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike rack |
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09/23/25 |
11:47 AM |
3141 Chestnut St |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack behind building |
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09/24/25 |
6:47 PM |
3800 Chestnut St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter taken from bike rack |
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Bike Theft |
09/25/25 |
5:28 PM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Theft of a secured bicycle from bike rack |
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09/26/25 |
1:44 PM |
3100 Ludlow St |
Secured bicycle theft |
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Burglary |
09/24/25 |
6:28 AM |
3925 Walnut St |
Unauthorized offender entered apartment then fled the area |
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Disorderly Conduct |
09/23/25 |
7:57 PM |
100 S 40th St |
Offender engaged in a physical altercation was cited for disorderly conduct |
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09/25/25 |
6:58 PM |
200 S 40th St |
Disorderly conduct by two subjects/ Arrests |
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Retail Theft |
09/22/25 |
8:32 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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09/24/25 |
11:33 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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09/26/25 |
6:57 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery-Gun |
09/25/25 |
6:35 PM |
4000 Ludlow St |
Complainant was robbed of his sweatshirt by a subject who implied he had a gun |
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Theft from Building |
09/22/25 |
9:59 PM |
210 S 33rd St |
Complainant reported that someone had taken multiple credit and debit cards from her wallet left on the second floor |
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09/23/25 |
3:42 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Identify documents taken from package delivered in mailroom |
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09/23/25 |
7:50 PM |
2930 Chestnut St |
Theft of a package containing personal care items from building |
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09/24/25 |
3:45 PM |
121 S 41rd St |
Package theft from inside the lobby of apartment building |
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09/24/25 |
8:31 PM |
4100 Ludlow St |
Complainant reported a package theft of an iPhone from the lobby of his building |
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09/24/25 |
9:04 PM |
4211 Sansom St |
Packages stolen from the complainant’s front porch |
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09/25/25 |
11:01 AM |
4211 Sansom St |
Package theft from complainant’s porch by a subject who then fled the area in a vehicle |
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09/25/25 |
1:45 PM |
121 S 43rd St |
Package theft from inside a business |
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09/26/25 |
11:11 AM |
3737 Market St |
Theft of an iPad from complainant’s workspace |
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09/27/25 |
8:29 PM |
3910 Irving St |
Package theft of cosmetics stolen from complainant’s residence |
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09/28/25 |
7:14 PM |
3600 Sansom St |
A guest at the Inn at Penn reported his package was stolen |
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Theft from Vehicle |
09/24/25 |
10:00 AM |
3100 Chestnut St |
Theft from an unlocked automobile |
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09/25/25 |
5:30 PM |
4200 Ludlow St |
Theft of a toolbox from vehicle |
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Vandalism |
09/25/25 |
8:50 AM |
Intersection of Convention & South |
Complainant reported his vehicle was keyed by a female walking by his car |
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.