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 May 4-10, 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 May 4-10, 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 |
05/09/26 |
12:00 PM |
3401 Walnut St |
Aggravated assault |
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Arson |
05/09/26 |
1:25 AM |
3000 Walnut St |
Arson caused by flares |
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Assault |
05/04/26 |
4:08 AM |
100 S 40th St |
Complainant assaulted by subject on highway/Arrest |
|
Auto Theft |
05/07/26 |
6:38 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike racks |
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Fraud |
05/07/26 |
11:44 AM |
3925 Walnut St |
Complainant paid an unknown person for items that were never received |
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05/07/26 |
10:08 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Unauthorized transaction made on credit cards |
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Retail Theft |
05/04/26 |
4:01 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft/Arrest |
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05/06/26 |
3:55 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumables; offenders fled the area |
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05/09/26 |
6:59 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods; offenders fled the area |
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05/09/26 |
12:09 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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05/09/26 |
7:12 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol; offender fled the area |
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05/10/26 |
6:48 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol; offender fled the area |
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05/10/26 |
1:35 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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Theft from Building |
05/04/26 |
3:01 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of a cellphone from unsecured area |
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05/05/26 |
5:29 PM |
4040 Spruce St |
Theft of a secured e-bike from inside common area of apartment building |
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05/05/26 |
4:31 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Theft of credit cards from unsecured location |
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05/07/26 |
11:01 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of money from locker in office |
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Theft Other |
05/05/26 |
1:38 PM |
1 S 40th St |
Package theft from unsecured sidewalk area |
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05/06/26 |
7:01 PM |
3408 Sansom St |
Theft of complainant’s wallet and credit cards from inside restaurant |
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05/06/26 |
3:54 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Theft of an unsecured backpack from outside bike rack area |
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05/07/26 |
4:21 PM |
4011 Pine St |
Theft of a package containing clothing |
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05/09/26 |
12:31 PM |
4113 Walnut St |
Package theft from unsecured location |
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Vandalism |
05/04/26 |
9:54 PM |
3420 Walnut St |
Unknown person smashed the window of the door to the library, then fled the area |
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05/06/26 |
10:41 AM |
3300 Woodland Walk |
Unknown person spray painted graffiti on construction site property |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 5 incidents were reported for May 4-10, 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 |
05/04/26 |
4:45 AM |
100 S 40th St |
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05/09/26 |
12:08 PM |
3401 Walnut St |
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05/09/26 |
12:51 PM |
S 44th & Sansom Sts |
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Assault |
05/05/26 |
7:22 AM |
4719 Baltimore Ave |
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05/09/26 |
11:17 AM |
4511 Walnut 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.