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 19-25, 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 19-25, 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 |
01/21/26 |
8:14 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Patient made threats to hospital staff while being treated |
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Auto Theft |
01/20/26 |
4:11 PM |
3718 Locust Walk |
Theft of unsecured electric scooter from inside building |
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01/23/26 |
9:30 AM |
3900 Walnut St |
Stolen unsecured e-bike |
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Disorderly Conduct |
01/20/26 |
8:25 AM |
3231 Walnut St |
Defiant trespass by subject after entering a building without authorization/Arrest |
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Fraud |
01/21/26 |
12:22 PM |
4240 Chestnut St |
Report of identity theft |
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01/23/26 |
11:25 AM |
3737 Chestnut St |
Online submission/overseas fraud via telecommunication |
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Other Offense |
01/22/26 |
5:47 PM |
300 St Marks Sq |
Traffic stop, subject had outstanding warrants/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
01/19/26 |
11:50 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/19/26 |
2:30 PM |
3401 Chestnut St |
Retail theft/Arrest |
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01/19/26 |
11:47 AM |
3440 Market St |
Retail theft |
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01/20/26 |
6:23 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft/Arrest |
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01/22/26 |
10:15 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol; offender fled the area |
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01/22/26 |
9:27 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of smoking products; offender fled the area |
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01/23/26 |
7:59 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol; offender fled the area |
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01/24/26 |
4:31 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/24/26 |
7:42 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Sex Offense |
01/24/26 |
12:12 PM |
Confidential |
Indecent assault |
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Theft from Building |
01/20/26 |
5:35 PM |
4014 Ludlow St |
Complainant reported that money was stolen from inside a secured location |
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01/21/26 |
5:36 PM |
3945 Chestnut St |
Package theft from common mail area of apartment building |
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01/21/26 |
3:03 PM |
220 S 33rd St |
Complainant reported that his wallet/credit cards and cash were removed from his unsecured backpack |
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01/22/26 |
7:30 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of pocketbook and credit cards |
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Theft Other |
01/24/26 |
1:10 PM |
4011 Pine St |
Package stolen from complainant’s porch |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 3 incidents were reported for January 19-25, 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/Arrest |
01/24/26 |
6:29 PM |
4618 Chester Ave |
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Assault |
01/19/26 |
2:04 PM |
4725 Walnut St |
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01/21/26 |
11:43 AM |
4000 Blk Market 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.