About Bellingham Scan
Built by neighbors, for neighbors. We're on a mission to keep Bellingham informed about what's happening in our community.
Our Story
Bellingham Scan started with a simple question: "What's happening in my neighborhood?"
As Bellingham residents, we found ourselves checking multiple sources, scrolling through social media, and still feeling out of the loop about local police activity. We knew there had to be a better way.
In October 2025, we started testing a daily email — a simple morning brief that summarized the previous day's police activity in an easy-to-understand format. The response was immediate: neighbors wanted this information delivered straight to their inbox, not buried in scattered posts or hard-to-navigate feeds.
By December 2025, Bellingham Scan officially launched. Today, more than 500 neighbors trust us to keep them informed every morning.
Our Latest Deep Dive
In January 2026, we published our first annual report on public safety in Bellingham.
19,898
incidents analyzed
26
neighborhoods
365
days of data
From neighborhood rankings to temporal patterns, arrest data to community insights — see what the data reveals about safety in Bellingham.
Read the 2025 Report
Our Impact
We believe informed neighbors make safer neighborhoods. Every day, we deliver accurate, accessible information about local police activity to Bellingham residents.
21k+
incidents covered
From official BPD feeds
109+
reports published
Daily, weekly & monthly
12k+
newsletters delivered
Every month
The Team Behind the Data
Bellingham Scan is an OpSprocket product, built by two Bellingham locals who believe local news should be accessible, accurate, and delivered when you need it most.
What We Provide
We offer a range of tools to help you stay informed about police activity in Bellingham. All our data comes from official Bellingham Police Department public feeds.
Daily Reports
Summaries of the previous day's police activity, delivered every morning.
Weekly Summaries
Week-over-week trends, busiest days, and neighborhood highlights.
Monthly Analysis
In-depth statistics with month-over-month and year-over-year comparisons.
Neighborhood Pages
Dedicated pages for each neighborhood with local incident data.
Insights
Articles exploring patterns, safety tips, and community context.
Our Values
Accuracy
We only report verified information from official sources.
Transparency
We're clear about our sources and methodology.
Accessibility
Free, easy-to-understand reports for everyone.
Privacy
We respect individual privacy while serving the public interest.
Get in Touch
Have questions, suggestions, or want to share what's happening in your neighborhood? We'd love to hear from you.
Want to learn more about how we operate? Check out our Data Sources and AI Policy.
Join Your Neighbors
Over 500 Bellingham residents start their morning with our daily report. Subscribe for free and stay connected to what's happening in your community.