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 23-29, 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 23-29, 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 |
03/23/26 |
4:13 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Patient made threats to hospital staff; was escorted off the property |
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03/24/26 |
4:27 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Unknown persons assaulted a store employee |
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03/25/26 |
6:13 AM |
3700 Chestnut St |
Simple assault on highway |
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03/28/26 |
8:22 PM |
3400 Ludlow St |
Complainant was assaulted by an unknown offender |
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Auto Theft |
03/23/26 |
6:50 PM |
201 S 34th St |
Theft of a secured electric bike from bike rack |
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03/24/26 |
5:33 PM |
3300 Chestnut St |
Theft of complainant’s secured electric scooter from bike rack |
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03/24/26 |
8:49 PM |
3702 Spruce St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from inside secured building |
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03/29/26 |
6:58 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Theft of a secured motorized bicycle from bike rack |
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03/29/26 |
8:12 PM |
3400 Locust Walk |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike rack |
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Bike Theft |
03/28/26 |
4:09 PM |
423 Guardian Dr |
Theft of a secured bicycle from bike rack |
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Fraud |
03/24/26 |
10:26 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Unauthorized person picked up medication from pharmacy |
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03/28/26 |
7:14 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Complainant reported that unknown person attempted to defraud her through a social media account |
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Other Offense |
03/28/26 |
10:43 AM |
2930 Chestnut St |
Verbal dispute |
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Retail Theft |
03/23/26 |
3:21 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods; offenders fled the area |
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03/27/26 |
6:13 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods; offenders fled the area |
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Theft from Building |
03/23/26 |
5:46 PM |
3421 Chestnut St |
Card holder containing currency, credit and debit cards taken from pocketbook |
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03/23/26 |
10:51 AM |
210 S 34th St |
Theft of an unsecured backpack left in common area |
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03/24/26 |
5:48 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Theft of cash from open register |
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03/26/26 |
9:37 AM |
3801 Market St |
Theft of a laptop from desk in unsecured office |
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Theft from Vehicle |
03/23/26 |
12:54 PM |
3900 Ludlow St |
Unknown person broke the window of secured parked vehicle; nothing taken |
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03/28/26 |
11:25 PM |
4200 Ludlow St |
Complainant reported his vehicle was broken into; nothing taken. Six other vehicles were broken into as well |
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03/29/26 |
12:03 PM |
4100 Ludlow St |
Unknown person broke into complainant’s parked vehicle; nothing taken |
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Theft Other |
03/29/26 |
6:48 PM |
3421 Chestnut St |
Theft of complainant’s wallet from inside a coffee shop; credit card used shortly after |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 10 incidents were reported for March 23-29, 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 |
03/24/26 |
4:44 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
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03/25/26 |
12:53 AM |
220 S 47th St |
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03/25/26 |
6:16 AM |
3728 Chestnut St |
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03/25/26 |
8:00 PM |
4500 Blk Market St |
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03/28/26 |
9:54 PM |
34th & Ludlow Sts |
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03/29/26 |
5:25 AM |
4719 Baltimore Ave |
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Rape |
03/26/26 |
12:18 AM |
3400 Blk Civic Center Blvd |
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Robbery |
03/27/26 |
11:23 AM |
S 41st St & Woodland Ave |
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03/27/26 |
7:04 PM |
900 Blk Farragut Terrace |
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03/28/26 |
11:10 AM |
4500 Blk Baltimore Ave |
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.