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 December 29, 2025-January 4, 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 December 29, 2025-January 4, 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 |
01/03/26 |
5:53 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Threats made during a domestic dispute at HUP |
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Auto Theft |
12/30/25 |
6:05 PM |
3700 Sansom St |
Report of stolen automobile |
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01/02/26 |
11:36 AM |
4200 Chestnut St |
Motor vehicle theft |
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01/03/26 |
6:57 PM |
200 S 40th St |
Theft of an unsecured electric bicycle |
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01/04/26 |
10:24 AM |
3300 Market St |
Theft of an unsecured electric scooter |
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Curfew |
12/29/25 |
1:17 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Three subjects stopped for investigation, cited for curfew violations |
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Disorderly Conduct |
01/01/26 |
3:49 AM |
3935 Walnut St |
Trespass and outstanding warrant on subject/Arrest |
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Other Offense |
12/29/25 |
11:11 PM |
3615 Chestnut St |
Outstanding warrant on subject after stopped for trespassing/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
12/30/25 |
2:28 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/01/26 |
4:38 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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01/01/26 |
10:10 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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01/02/26 |
9:40 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/02/26 |
12:09 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/03/26 |
6:07 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/03/26 |
7:53 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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Theft from Building |
12/29/25 |
5:33 PM |
4101 Baltimore Ave |
Package theft |
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12/30/25 |
12:00 PM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
Report of theft from inside CHOP |
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12/30/25 |
6:27 PM |
3131 Walnut St |
Theft of consumable goods taken from lobby of apartment building |
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12/31/25 |
6:57 PM |
3131 Walnut St |
Theft of an unsecured cart left in building’s lobby |
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01/02/26 |
9:11 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Complainant’s wallet taken by a known offender |
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Theft from Vehicle |
01/03/26 |
7:50 AM |
3801 Filbert St |
Theft from automobile |
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Theft Other |
12/29/25 |
2:22 PM |
3421 Chestnut St |
Pick pocketing reported |
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01/03/26 |
6:07 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Cell phone reported stolen from complainant’s pocket |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 1 incident was reported for December 29, 2025-January 4, 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 |
01/03/26 |
5:54 PM |
3400 Spruce 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.