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 26-February 1, 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 26-February 1, 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 |
01/27/26 |
12:07 AM |
4200 Chestnut St |
Domestic aggravated assault |
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Assault |
01/29/26 |
9:23 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Subject made threats with implied firearm toward restaurant staff/Arrest |
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Auto Theft |
01/29/26 |
12:43 PM |
400 S 40th St |
Theft of electric scooter |
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Other Offense |
01/28/26 |
12:11 PM |
4042-4044 Chestnut St |
Domestic (verbal) dispute |
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Retail Theft |
01/26/26 |
2:51 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/28/26 |
11:04 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/28/26 |
8:34 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/29/26 |
12:35 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/29/26 |
10:31 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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01/29/26 |
9:21AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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01/31/26 |
7:03 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol/Arrest |
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Robbery-Retail |
01/28/26 |
6:55 PM |
3600 Market St |
Retail robbery with implied firearm; offender fled the area |
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Theft from Building |
01/26/26 |
3:09 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
iPhone stolen |
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01/26/26 |
5:19 PM |
3131 Walnut St |
Theft of boots from complainant’s front door area |
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01/29/26 |
8:18 AM |
3600 Civic Center Blvd |
Handgun stolen |
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01/29/26 |
5:54 PM |
200 S 33rd St |
Unknown person(s) removed credit card and used the card for fraudulent charges |
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01/29/26 |
11:44 PM |
3935 Walnut St |
Complainant reported that her purse was stolen from inside location |
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01/30/26 |
7:57 PM |
3417 Spruce St |
Theft of a wallet from common area |
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01/31/26 |
1:30 PM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Theft of a package from apartment common area |
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Theft from Vehicle |
01/26/26 |
11:29 AM |
3910 Filbert St |
Theft from vehicle in parking garage |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 2 incidents were reported for January 26-February 1, 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 |
|
Aggravated Assault |
01/29/26 |
10:22 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
|
Robbery |
01/28/26 |
7:13 PM |
3600 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.