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 July 6-12, 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 July 6-12, 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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Assault |
07/08/26 |
9:59 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Threats made by a patient toward hospital staff |
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07/08/26 |
4:30 AM |
1 S 40th St |
Domestic assault; offender fled area |
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07/09/26 |
12:24 PM |
1 S 34th St |
Complainant was struck in the face by a passerby |
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07/11/26 |
5:55 PM |
4000 Market St |
Complainant maced by an unknown female |
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Auto Theft |
07/06/26 |
7:44 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Theft of an unsecured e-bike from lobby of ACME |
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07/10/26 |
7:17 PM |
3600 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of a secured electric bicycle from bike rack |
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Bike Theft |
07/08/26 |
2:03 PM |
3600 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of a secured bicycle from bike rack |
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07/10/26 |
10:57 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of a secured bicycle from bike rack |
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07/11/26 |
12:35 PM |
4117 Walnut St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from front porch of apartment |
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07/12/26 |
1:34 PM |
3700 Walnut St |
Theft of an unsecured bicycle from highway |
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Burglary |
07/06/26 |
11:54 AM |
4039 Walnut St |
Burglary of residence/Arrest |
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Fraud |
07/06/26 |
4:22 PM |
3720 Chestnut St |
Attempt overseas telecommunications fraud reported |
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Retail Theft |
07/08/26 |
10:30 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consuambles; offenders fled the area |
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07/10/26 |
5:38 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Theft from Building |
07/06/26 |
9:00 AM |
110 S 42nd St |
Theft of an electric scooter taken from residence |
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07/07/26 |
2:19 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of a patient’s personal belongings from inside hospital |
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07/08/26 |
11:24 AM |
4111 Walnut St |
Package theft |
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07/09/26 |
6:59 PM |
3401 Grays Ferry Ave |
Theft of Penn property by known subject |
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07/10/26 |
6:05 PM |
3939 Chestnut St |
Theft of an unsecured bicycle from bike storage area in apartment building |
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Theft from Vehicle |
07/10/26 |
7:32 AM |
3400 Chestnut St |
Theft of construction tools from secured truck parked on highway |
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Theft Other |
07/06/26 |
8:23 PM |
3917 Baltimore Ave |
Package theft |
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07/10/26 |
8:45 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
Theft of a cellphone from hospital room |
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07/11/26 |
8:41 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Theft of a rear wheel from secured bicycle |
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Vandalism |
07/08/26 |
10:08 PM |
4001 Baltimore Ave |
Unknown person broke complainant’s window on side of house |
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07/12/26 |
8:52 AM |
3401 Grays Ferry Ave |
Graffiti sprayed on building at construction site |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 12 incidents were reported for July 6-12, 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 |
07/08/26 |
4:30 AM |
S 40th & Market Sts |
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07/09/26 |
7:04 PM |
4501 Baltimore Ave |
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07/11/26 |
5:56 PM |
S 40th & Market Sts |
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Assault |
07/06/26 |
4:47 PM |
S 45th & Chestnut Sts |
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07/07/26 |
10:44 AM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
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07/07/26 |
3:47 PM |
4618 Chester Ave |
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07/08/26 |
11:12 AM |
4248 Regent Sq |
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07/09/26 |
6:59 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
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07/09/26 |
10:56 PM |
4800 Hazel Ave |
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07/10/26 |
4:02 AM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
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07/11/26 |
8:58 PM |
Baltimore Ave & S 44th St |
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Robbery |
07/09/26 |
6:40 PM |
4636 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.