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 March 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 March 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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Aggravated Assault |
03/05/26 |
11:07 PM |
4200 Chestnut St |
Report of an aggravated assault with a bottle on highway |
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Assault |
03/08/26 |
8:00 PM |
4000 Market St |
Subject reported being assaulted by an unknown male during a fight |
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Disorderly Conduct |
03/06/26 |
12:41 AM |
3900 Walnut St |
Offender cited for disorderly conduct during a domestic incident |
|
Other Offense |
03/02/26 |
11:16 AM |
4200 Intersection |
Suspects in burglary stopped for investigation; outstanding warrant/Arrest |
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03/04/26 |
8:57 PM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Verbal dispute between known subjects |
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03/08/26 |
3:12 AM |
100 S 40th St |
Verbal dispute between known subjects |
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Retail Theft |
03/03/26 |
10:01 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol; offender fled the area |
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03/03/26 |
8:32 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol; offenders fled the area |
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03/05/26 |
5:40 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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03/08/26 |
11:43 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft by subject/Arrest |
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Theft from Building |
03/07/26 |
3:10 PM |
3130 Walnut St |
Theft of video equipment from inside secured location |
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 were reported for March 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 |
|
Aggravated Assault |
03/05/26 |
11:35 PM |
4211 Chestnut St |
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Assault |
03/03/26 |
9:36 AM |
3609 Chestnut St |
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03/05/26 |
2:48 PM |
4125 Ludlow St |
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03/05/26 |
10:56 PM |
4605 Chester Ave |
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03/07/26 |
4:24 PM |
4514 Linmore Ave |
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03/08/26 |
8:27 PM |
4000 Blk Market St |
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Rape |
03/05/26 |
4:50 AM |
1300 Blk S 46th St |
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03/05/26 |
11:21 AM |
4400 Blk Market St |
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03/07/26 |
4:09 PM |
3900 Blk Walnut 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.