Thursday's late-night surge topped 31 incidents citywide

With over 80% of yesterday's incidents classified as non-violent, Bellingham experienced a typical autumn Thursday focused more on property crimes and administrative matters than serious offenses. The single assault occurred in the early morning hours on West Holly Street, while the rest of the day stayed relatively peaceful.

Tonight's Friday evening could see similar late-hour activity based on yesterday's pattern, particularly in the Lettered Streets and along major corridors like Meridian and Lakeway. Weekend shoppers should note the recent theft activity at Lakeway Drive, and residents might expect continued warrant service efforts through the morning hours.

The heavy tilt toward 'Other' incidents (35.5%) and investigations (22.6%) suggests officers spent much of yesterday on administrative duties—warrant arrests, paper service, and agency assists. This pattern typically means fewer immediate public safety concerns but more behind-the-scenes coordination work for our departments.

The two theft incidents both occurred at Lakeway Drive yesterday evening, while domestic disputes popped up in Cornwall Park and WWU areas during the afternoon. Late-night hours brought prowler reports to the Lettered Streets and multiple warrant arrests across Birchwood, showing how different neighborhoods experience distinct activity patterns.

Yesterday's activity built gradually through the day before exploding into a six-incident surge at 11 PM.

The quietest stretch ran from 4 AM to 7 AM with zero calls, while the 11 PM hour alone accounted for nearly 20% of the day's incidents. Between 8 PM and midnight, officers handled 13 incidents—almost half the daily total—with particular concentration along Meridian Street and in the Lettered Streets area. Morning hours from 8 AM to 10 AM saw steady administrative work including paper service and suspicious circumstance reports.