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 20-26, 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 20-26, 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 |
07/20/26 |
7:39 PM |
234 S 41st St |
Subject cited for harassment/Arrest |
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07/25/26 |
4:15 PM |
4239 Baltimore Ave |
Complainant assaulted by unknown female inside coffee shop |
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Auto Theft |
07/21/26 |
12:19 AM |
4200 Walnut St |
Theft of vehicle from highway |
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07/21/26 |
11:05 AM |
100 S 33rd St |
Theft of a secured bike from bike rack |
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07/26/26 |
7:39 PM |
3720 Walnut St |
Subject investigated for theft of UPPD bait bike |
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Bike Theft |
07/23/26 |
10:01 AM |
400 Curie Blvd |
Theft of a secured bicycle from bike racks |
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Burglary |
07/21/26 |
9:39 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Burglary |
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Fraud |
07/20/26 |
4:30 AM |
4105 Spruce St |
Report of electronic extortion, via social media |
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07/22/26 |
7:48 AM |
3131 Walnut St |
Fraudulent shipments billed to student ID |
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07/23/26 |
6:18 PM |
4125 Chestnut St |
Fraudulent transaction discovered on complainant’s account |
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Retail Theft |
07/20/26 |
9:38 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol; offender fled the area |
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07/21/26 |
8:00 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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07/22/26 |
6:46 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft/Arrest |
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07/22/26 |
4:53 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail Theft of consumable goods; offender fled the area |
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07/23/26 |
7:43 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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07/25/26 |
6:34 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods; offenders fled the area |
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07/25/26 |
6:59 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol/Arrest |
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07/26/26 |
9:10 AM |
4239 Baltimore Ave |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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Theft from Building |
07/21/26 |
9:42 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of cash from complainant’s unsecured wallet |
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07/23/26 |
1:24 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of personal items from wallet in locker |
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07/24/26 |
5:45 PM |
3935 Walnut St |
Theft of an unsecured cellphone |
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Theft from Vehicle |
07/21/26 |
8:32 AM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Theft of bicycle parts from a secured bike |
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Theft Other |
07/23/26 |
10:35 AM |
3900 Spruce St |
Unsecured construction materials taken from highway |
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Vandalism |
07/20/26 |
6:50 AM |
4200 Locust St |
Unknown person broke windows of several parked cars |
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 July 20-26, 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 |
07/20/26 |
4:54 PM |
4600 Blk Chestnut St |
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Assault |
07/20/26 |
8:50 PM |
234 S 41st St |
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07/20/26 |
10:44 PM |
S 46th & Market Sts |
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07/20/26 |
11:08 PM |
4529 Spruce St |
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07/25/26 |
4:12 PM |
4239 Baltimore Ave |
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07/25/26 |
7:25 PM |
4643 Pine St |
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07/26/26 |
4:30 PM |
4239 Baltimore Ave |
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Rape |
07/23/26 |
7:29 PM |
Confidential |
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.