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 16-22, 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 16-22, 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 |
02/17/26 |
3:04 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Patient made threats toward hospital staff |
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02/19/26 |
3:55 PM |
3800 Spruce St |
Unknown offender verbally threatened complainant |
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02/20/26 |
9:33 PM |
34th & Walnut Sts |
Report of an assault by a motorist after a verbal altercation |
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02/20/26 |
11:07 PM |
240 S 40th St |
Verbal domestic reported inside complainant’s place of work; offender left the area |
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02/21/26 |
8:50 AM |
3700 Chestnut St |
Domestic assault; offender fled the area |
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Auto Theft |
02/17/26 |
7:00 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Theft of a parked motor vehicle from highway |
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Bike Theft |
02/17/26 |
9:44 PM |
215 S 39th St |
Theft of secured bicycle from bike rack |
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Burglary |
02/20/26 |
6:18 AM |
3939 Chestnut St |
Burglary in progress reported by witness/Arrest |
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02/22/26 |
10:05 AM |
20 S 40th St |
Attempted burglary |
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Other Offense |
02/16/26 |
5:23 PM |
200 S 38th St |
Domestic disturbance |
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Retail Theft |
02/18/26 |
2:36 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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02/19/26 |
8:36 AM |
4001 Walnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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02/21/26 |
1:21 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol; offender fled the area |
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Theft from Building |
02/16/26 |
11:00 AM |
3025 Walnut St |
Complainant reports sound equipment stolen from a secured location |
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Theft Other |
02/20/26 |
5:40 PM |
3720 Chestnut St |
Pickpocketing |
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Vandalism |
02/18/26 |
12:41 PM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Graffiti discovered on exterior wall by Penn security personnel |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 11 incidents with 1 arrest were reported for February 16-22, 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 |
02/19/26 |
10:15 PM |
4507 Chester Ave |
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Aggravated Assault |
02/21/26 |
8:13 PM |
4600 Blk Chestnut St |
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Assault |
02/17/26 |
11:24 AM |
4116 Spruce St |
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02/18/26 |
12:45 AM |
200 Blk S 33rd St |
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02/18/26 |
8:30 AM |
4200 Blk Woodland Ave |
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02/19/26 |
8:26 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
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02/20/26 |
11:38 PM |
240 S 40th St |
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02/22/26 |
1:03 AM |
132 S 48th St |
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02/22/26 |
9:54 PM |
1334 S Melville St |
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Rape |
02/16/26 |
9:37 AM |
4200 Blk Baltimore Ave |
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Robbery |
02/21/26 |
8:50 AM |
3700 Blk 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.