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 February 2-8, 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 February 2-8, 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 |
02/02/26 |
7:40 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Patient made threats toward hospital staff |
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02/06/26 |
4:14 PM |
4200 Chestnut St |
Complainant reported being assaulted while walking home; unknown offender left the area |
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Auto Theft |
02/05/26 |
3:00 PM |
3335 Woodland Walk |
Theft of a secured e-bike taken from bike rack |
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Bike Theft |
02/06/26 |
5:49 PM |
211 S 40th St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from bike racks |
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Disorderly Conduct |
02/06/26 |
8:08 AM |
4001 Walnut St |
Subject cited for disorderly conduct/Arrest |
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Fraud |
02/02/26 |
1:06 PM |
316 S 40th St |
Complainant reported unauthorized transactions on credit card |
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Retail Theft |
02/03/26 |
6:14 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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02/04/26 |
3:55 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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02/04/26 |
6:48 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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02/04/26 |
1:42 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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02/05/26 |
5:10 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of tobacco products; offender fled the area |
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02/05/26 |
10:52 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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02/06/26 |
9:38 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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02/06/26 |
1:30 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol; offender fled the area |
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02/08/26 |
9:18 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of tobacco products; offender fled the area |
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Robbery-Gun |
02/07/26 |
7:56 AM |
3800 Spruce St |
Robbery by implied firearm/Arrest |
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Theft of Building |
02/03/26 |
7:28 PM |
3945 Chestnut St |
Package theft from apartment building’s common area mail room |
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02/03/26 |
2:40 PM |
2930 Chestnut St |
Package theft |
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02/04/26 |
4:57 PM |
2930 Chestnut St |
Theft of complainant’s credit cards and money |
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02/04/26 |
8:04 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of a phone from nurse’s station on fourth floor |
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02/04/26 |
12:08 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Theft of headphones from building |
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02/06/26 |
4:22 PM |
3417 Spruce St |
Theft of a wallet from unattended bag in room |
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02/07/26 |
9:22 PM |
3335 Woodland Walk |
Theft of delivered food from lobby area |
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Theft from Vehicle |
02/06/26 |
2:01 PM |
3401 Spruce St |
Theft of complainant’s cellphone from inside his unsecured work truck |
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 February 2-8, 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 |
02/06/26 |
4:16 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
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Robbery/Arrest |
02/07/26 |
8:26 AM |
S 38th & Spruce Sts |
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.