Results from Western’s homecoming over the weekend: London Police

Western Homecoming on Sept. 27, 2025. (Lauren Stallone/CTV News London)

Homecoming weekend at Western University drew large crowds to Broughdale.

Students gathered on surrounding streets, attending large parties throughout the evening.

Large crowds

Gatherings on Broughdale Avenue, Huron Street, Richmond Street and Mill Street brought over 15,000 to 18,000 people to the area.

About 5,000 to 7,000 stayed into the evening. Police say the number of 911 calls nearly doubled due to unsanctioned gatherings.

Penalties issued

Over the weekend, 136 Administrative Monetary Penalties were issued in relation to public nuisance parties, excessive noise and parking charges. Police say they worked with the City of London Municipal Compliance and London Fire Inspectors to lay charges.

Numerous verbal warnings were issued to help control the crowd and ensure safety.

Additionally, police released their Project Learn numbers from the month of September:

• Liquor-related warnings: 134
• Noise-related warnings: 62
• Nuisance party tickets: 34
• Urinating in public ticket: 1
• Open liquor tickets: 6
• Noise tickets: 3
• Liquor compliance checks at bars: 2 checks conducted

Paramedic and fire services

Over Friday and Saturday, 23 people were transported from the area by Middlesex-London Paramedic Servies due to unsanctioned gatherings.

London Fire responded to open-air burning complaints on Broughdale Avenue but issued no tickets.

Road closures

Broughdale Avenue and Huron Street were closed, with lane restrictions on Huron Street.