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 9-15, 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 9-15, 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 |
02/09/26 |
6:55 AM |
4224 Osage Ave |
Complainant reported that his neighbor made threatening remarks toward him in a dispute |
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02/12/26 |
10:36 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Terroristic threats made toward hospital kitchen staff by an ex-employee |
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02/12/26 |
11:11 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Terroristic threats made to hospital staff by another employee |
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02/12/26 |
11:28 AM |
140 S 36th St |
Assault on police/Arrest |
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Auto Theft |
02/11/26 |
3:46 PM |
3335 Woodland Walk |
Theft of secured electric scooter from bike rack |
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02/13/26 |
5:30 PM |
3000 Walnut St |
Stolen auto |
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Bike Theft |
02/15/26 |
7:45 PM |
3910 Irving St |
Secured bicycle stolen from bike racks |
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Disorderly Conduct |
02/10/26 |
11:03 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Subject cited for disorderly conduct |
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Fraud |
02/11/26 |
3:09 AM |
119 S 31st St |
Overseas wire fraud using threats of incarceration |
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Other Offense |
02/13/26 |
2:42 PM |
220 S 33rd St |
Harassment by electronic communication |
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Retail Theft |
02/09/26 |
6:17 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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02/09/26 |
8:48 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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02/10/26 |
1:00 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Retail theft/Arrest |
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02/10/26 |
6:40 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft/Arrest |
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02/11/26 |
9:49 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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02/11/26 |
4:29 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol; offender fled the area |
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02/14/26 |
7:19 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol; two offenders left the area |
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Theft From Building |
02/10/26 |
1:57 PM |
200 S 33rd St |
Theft of complainant’s pocketbook from inside her unsecured workspace |
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02/12/26 |
10:49 AM |
3600 Spruce St |
Complainant reported that her jacket was stolen from inside unsecured room |
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02/13/26 |
12:59 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Cell phone stolen from a patient’s room |
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02/13/26 |
10:53 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Parts stolen from a secured bicycle inside parking garage’s bike racks |
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02/14/26 |
12:45 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of a purse from patient’s room |
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Theft From Vehicle |
02/10/26 |
10:10 AM |
4040 Market St |
Theft of wallet from secured work truck |
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02/14/26 |
5:24 PM |
3816 Market St |
Complainant reported numerous items stolen from inside her unsecured car |
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Theft Other |
02/14/26 |
5:27 PM |
4046 Sansom St |
Complainant reported that his package was stolen from in front of his house |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 9 incidents with 1 arrest were reported for February 9-15, 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 |
02/13/26 |
1:00 AM |
4802 Paschall Ave |
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Assault |
02/09/26 |
6:31 AM |
4224 Osage Ave |
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02/10/26 |
6:15 PM |
1334 S. Melville St |
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02/12/26 |
11:19 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
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02/12/26 |
11:50 AM |
3600 Spruce St |
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02/12/26 |
2:37 PM |
4734 Hazel Ave |
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02/14/26 |
10:27 PM |
229 S 46th St |
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02/15/26 |
6:52 PM |
221 S 47th St |
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Robbery |
02/15/26 |
5:49 PM |
4600 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.