A new quarterly report shows crime has continued to drop on SEPTA as the transit agency cracks down on fare evasion.

In the report released Wednesday, SEPTA said there was a reduction in seven of the eight serious crime categories, including aggravated assault and theft. SEPTA Transit Police also reported a 10% reduction in serious crimes on the Philadelphia-based system compared to the same period in 2024.

"We are hearing directly from our riders that they feel safer at our stations and on board our vehicles," SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer said in a statement. "Our Customer Satisfaction Survey scores for safety and security have increased to their highest levels since 2023."

SEPTA said that since Transit Police started to prioritize fare evasion, they've issued more than 6,3

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