Located at 4040 Chestnut St, students are welcome to visit the Division of Public Safety (DPS), including the University of Pennsylvania Police Department (UPPD). DPS has over 178 personnel, including 118 police officers, the largest private department in the state. The Division focuses on the safety and security of the campus and community.

DPS offers fire and emergency services, self-defense courses, counseling, violence prevention, walking escorts, lockout and jump-start assistance, house security, and more.

Campus Safety & Crime Information

Arrests - On-Campus 2021 2022 2023 
Drug Law Violations100
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.213
Liquor Law Violations010
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls 2021 2022 2023 
Drug Law Violations000
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
Liquor Law Violations110
Arrests - Off-Campus 2021 2022 2023 
Drug Law Violations000
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
Liquor Law Violations000

Criminal Offenses - On-Campus 2021 2022 2023 
Murder000
Negligent Manslaughter000
Rape832
Statutory Rape000
Robbery399
Burglary487
Motor Vehicle Theft228
Arson020
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls 2021 2022 2023 
Murder000
Negligent Manslaughter000
Rape832
Statutory Rape000
Robbery000
Burglary031
Motor Vehicle Theft000
Arson000
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