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 13-19, 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 13-19, 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-Gun |
07/19/26 |
3:46 AM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Firearm pointed at complainant during road rage incident |
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Assault |
07/15/26 |
10:58 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Threats made towards staff via email by known offender |
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07/16/26 |
12:18 PM |
100 S 39th St |
Complainant was assaulted on the highway by an unknown offender |
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Auto Theft |
07/14/26 |
9:04 PM |
3700 Chestnut St |
Theft of an unsecured e-bike |
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07/15/26 |
4:07 PM |
3900 Spruce St |
Theft of an unsecured elecrtric bicycle from highway |
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07/17/26 |
11:54 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
Theft of a secured electric trike from bike rack |
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07/19/26 |
6:00 PM |
3610 Hamilton Walk |
Theft of a secured e-bike from bike rack |
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Bike Theft |
07/19/26 |
5:44 PM |
3620 Hamilton Walk |
Theft of a secured bicycle from bike rack |
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Burglary |
07/16/26 |
10:55 AM |
4224-26 Baltimore Ave |
Burglary, no forced entry |
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Disorderly Conduct |
07/13/26 |
10:56 AM |
4000 Market St |
Offender spat on complainant |
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Fraud |
07/14/26 |
6:33 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Attempted fraud by deception |
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07/15/26 |
9:07 PM |
3131 Walnut St |
Fraudulent accounts found on credit report |
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Other Offense |
07/18/26 |
9:38 PM |
3549 Chestnut St |
Subject FTA warrant/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
07/18/26 |
2:45 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Subject cited for retail theft and released to guardian |
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Sex Offense |
07/17/26 |
12:08 PM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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Theft from Building |
07/13/26 |
3:23 PM |
3231 Walnut St |
Theft of a laptop from office |
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Theft Other |
07/13/26 |
3:24 PM |
4013 Pine St |
Theft of a package from porch of residence |
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07/15/26 |
11:14 AM |
3231 Walnut St |
Theft of a rear bicycle tire from bicycle secured to bike racks |
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07/17/26 |
5:53 PM |
4030 Locust St |
Theft of a package from out front of residence |
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Vandalism |
07/15/26 |
7:28 PM |
600 University Ave |
Spray paint found on billboards |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 11 incidents were reported for July 13-19, 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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Assault |
07/13/26 |
6:28 PM |
4628 Walnut St |
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07/14/26 |
1:25 PM |
2929 Walnut St |
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07/15/26 |
11:50 AM |
1121 S 48th St |
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07/15/26 |
12:04 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
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07/15/26 |
5:46 PM |
Unit Blk S 33rd St |
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07/15/26 |
6:40 PM |
3000 Blk Market St |
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07/16/26 |
12:24 PM |
100 S 39th St |
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07/16/26 |
7:56 PM |
216 S 48th St |
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07/17/26 |
10:28 PM |
4812 Spruce St |
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07/19/26 |
3:47 AM |
3600 Chestnut St |
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Robbery |
07/15/26 |
9:54 PM |
4301 Chestnut 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.