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 January 12-18, 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 January 12-18, 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 |
01/13/26 |
4:55 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Terroristic threats made by a patient toward hospital staff |
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01/13/26 |
8:09 PM |
3000 Chestnut St |
Officer injured during a traffic stop; vehicle fled the area |
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01/14/26 |
1:40 PM |
4000 Market St |
Simple assault/Arrest |
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01/15/26 |
4:42 PM |
200 S 40th St |
Complainant reported being assaulted by unknown offender |
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01/16/26 |
4:05 AM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Simple assault |
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Auto Theft |
01/12/26 |
7:45 PM |
3335 Woodland Walk |
Theft of a secured e-bike |
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01/12/26 |
8:14 PM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Theft of an unsecured e-bike |
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01/14/26 |
11:12 AM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Theft of an electric scooter |
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Bike Theft |
01/14/26 |
6:53 PM |
3702 Spruce St |
Theft of a secured bike taken from bike rack |
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Burglary |
01/18/26 |
12:46 PM |
4114 Spruce St |
Forced burglary of apartment building |
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Disorderly Conduct |
01/12/26 |
7:36 PM |
40th & Sansom Sts |
Offender cited for public urination |
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Retail Theft |
01/12/26 |
9:30 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/13/26 |
5:05 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/14/26 |
1:48 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/15/26 |
2:15 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/16/26 |
7:04 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft/Arrest |
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01/16/26 |
6:43 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/16/26 |
6:53 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Theft from Building |
01/13/26 |
2:38 PM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Theft of package from building’s common area lobby |
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01/16/26 |
10:06 AM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Theft of cash stolen from complainant’s wallet in an unsecured location |
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Theft from Vehicle |
01/12/26 |
3:54 PM |
422 Curie Blvd |
Theft of copper pipes stolen from contractor’s truck |
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Theft Other |
01/12/26 |
12:04 PM |
3928 Pine St |
Package theft reported from complainant’s porch |
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Vandalism |
01/12/26 |
4:47 PM |
129 S 30th St |
Unknown offender threw a rock, shattering vehicle rear window |
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01/16/26 |
9:51 AM |
3401 Grays Ferry Ave |
Vandalism to University property |
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01/16/26 |
1:28 PM |
230 S 40th St |
Subject caused disturbance inside business; front door kicked and damaged |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 6 incidents were reported for January 12-18, 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 |
01/13/26 |
8:15 PM |
3000 Market St |
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Assault |
01/12/26 |
2:41 PM |
516 S 42nd St |
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01/14/26 |
2:09 PM |
4000 Market St |
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01/14/26 |
4:58 PM |
4101 Woodland Ave |
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01/15/26 |
4:46 PM |
200 S 40th St |
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01/16/26 |
4:05 AM |
3600 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.