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 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 March 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 |
03/16/26 |
10:12 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Domestic related PFA violation |
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Disorderly Conduct |
03/19/26 |
5:40 PM |
4000 Locust Walk |
Subjects cited for disorderly conduct |
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Fraud |
03/18/26 |
10:12 AM |
401 S 41st St |
Complainant reported that an unknown person attempted to use her credit card |
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03/20/26 |
12:25 PM |
3401 Chestnut St |
Fraud reported by business involving an employee |
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Other Offense |
03/18/26 |
6:20 PM |
4000 Walnut St |
Outstanding warrant/Arrest |
|
Retail Theft |
03/17/26 |
8:39 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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03/19/26 |
9:22 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery-Retail |
03/22/26 |
12:41 PM |
3741 Walnut St |
Robbery-retail theft |
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Theft from Building |
03/17/26 |
11:35 PM |
3620 Locust Walk |
Currency taken from unsecured jacket left in an unsecured room |
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03/17/26 |
9:55 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Wallet taken from unsecured backpack |
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Theft from Vehicle |
03/17/26 |
12:30 PM |
4100 Ludlow St |
Unknown offender smashed out window and removed items from automobile |
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03/17/26 |
9:37 AM |
3201 Walnut St |
Theft from secured vehicle in parking garage; offender fled area |
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03/18/26 |
12:15 PM |
3000 Market St |
Theft from automobile |
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03/21/26 |
3:58 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Unknown person broke window of secured vehicle in garage; nothing taken |
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03/21/26 |
7:55 PM |
3910 Filbert St |
Unknown person broke window of secured vehicle in the garage |
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03/21/26 |
8:33 PM |
3910 Filbert St |
Theft from secured vehicle parked in garage |
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03/21/26 |
8:49 PM |
3910 Filbert St |
Complainant’s vehicle window broken; nothing taken |
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03/21/26 |
8:28 PM |
3910 Filbert St |
Theft from secured automobile inside parking garage |
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Theft Other |
03/16/26 |
4:44 PM |
128 S 39th St |
Bicycle tires taken from a secured Penn MERT bike reported |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 6 incidents were reported for March 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 |
|
Aggravated Assault |
03/19/26 |
10:40 AM |
405 S 45th St |
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03/22/26 |
7:13 PM |
4715 Walnut St |
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Assault |
03/16/26 |
5:48 PM |
4604 Woodland Ave |
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03/17/26 |
7:27 PM |
4721 Chestnut St |
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03/18/26 |
4:46 PM |
3609 Chestnut St |
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03/19/26 |
9:06 PM |
3220 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.