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 February 23-March 1, 2026. 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 February 23-March 1, 2026. 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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Aggravated Assault |
02/24/26 |
9:38 AM |
4200 Walnut St |
Aggravated assault |
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Assault |
02/25/26 |
12:37 PM |
200 S 40th St |
PPA officer threatened by a driver after issuing a parking citation |
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02/27/26 |
8:04 PM |
3935 Walnut St |
Simple assault |
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02/28/26 |
8:50 AM |
125-129 S 40th St |
Subject assaulted a customer inside a business/Arrest |
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03/01/26 |
7:28 PM |
3900 Walnut St |
Complainant was assaulted by a group |
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Burglary |
03/01/26 |
8:43 AM |
4033 Pine St |
Police are investigating a possible forced burglary |
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Disorderly Conduct |
02/24/26 |
7:42 PM |
3935 Walnut St |
Disorderly conduct by subject, cited and released/Arrest |
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02/24/26 |
8:25 PM |
3935 Walnut St |
Disorderly conduct by subject, cited and released/Arrest |
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Fraud |
02/25/26 |
3:53 PM |
3910 Irving St |
Fraudulent charges reported on credit card account |
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02/26/26 |
10:15 AM |
3700 Walnut St |
Complainant reported wallet missing and unauthorized charges made on her business credit card |
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02/28/26 |
7:45 PM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Complainant reported unauthorized charges on her credit cards |
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03/01/26 |
3:52 PM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Unauthorized charges were attempted on the complainant’s credit card |
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Other Offense |
02/23/26 |
9:41 AM |
4001 Walnut St |
Subject wanted on warrant/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
02/25/26 |
7:55 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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02/26/26 |
2:43 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods; offender fled the area |
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02/26/26 |
1:15 PM |
3440 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods; offender fled in a vehicle |
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02/27/26 |
9:53 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol; offender fled the area prior to police arrival |
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Theft from Building |
02/25/26 |
5:35 PM |
3420 Walnut St |
Hard drive connected to laptop taken |
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02/27/26 |
2:00 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Theft of a backpack from inside of building |
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03/01/26 |
5:29 PM |
3701 Walnut St |
Theft of a wallet from unsecured locker room |
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Theft Other |
02/26/26 |
7:34 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Complainant stated her wallet/credit cards were taken from purse, received fraud alerts on her phone |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 8 incidents were reported for February 23-March 1, 2026 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 |
02/24/26 |
9:39 AM |
4201 Walnut St |
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Assault |
02/25/26 |
7:55 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
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02/25/26 |
1:35 PM |
4000 Blk Walnut St |
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02/26/26 |
12:54 PM |
4511 Walnut St |
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02/27/26 |
8:29 PM |
3935 Walnut St |
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02/28/26 |
8:48 AM |
125 S 40th St |
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03/01/26 |
7:47 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
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Robbery |
03/01/26 |
2:34 AM |
241 S 49th 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.