Monday's Lettered Streets activity—28 calls, 75% non-violent
Happy Tuesday, Bellingham!
Yesterday brought 28 incidents across Bellingham, with the Lettered Streets shouldering nearly half the load—twelve calls spanning trespass citations, behavioral health checks, and downtown foot traffic. The day unfolded in a familiar rhythm: quiet overnight hours gave way to a mid-morning pulse, then a steady afternoon hum before a late-evening trio of calls closed the books. Three-quarters of the activity remained non-violent, reflecting the usual mix of welfare checks, property matters, and municipal code enforcement that defines a Monday in the city.
At a Glance
Yesterday's 28 incidents leaned heavily on quality-of-life enforcement and welfare responses rather than property crime or violence. Ten malicious calls—mostly trespass and pedestrian interference—kept officers busy with downtown foot traffic, while six welfare checks reflected the city's ongoing behavioral health caseload. Theft remained quiet at just two shoplifts, and investigations stayed minimal.
Today and tonight, expect similar patterns: mid-morning activity in the Lettered Streets as businesses open, steady afternoon welfare calls, and late-evening checks on Meridian and downtown corridors. If you're heading to retail areas on Bakerview or Meridian this evening, the usual vigilance applies—yesterday's shoplifts were isolated, but staff remain alert.
Category Breakdown
Malicious incidents—trespass warnings, pedestrian interference, and domestic disputes—led the tally at ten, a reminder that quality-of-life enforcement remains a daily priority for officers. Eight "Other" calls captured warrant arrests, found property, and a weapon violation, while six welfare checks underscored the city's behavioral health workload. Theft stayed modest at two shoplifting cases, and a pair of investigations rounded out the mix.
The Lettered Streets saw the bulk of the malicious activity—trespass citations on Railroad and Holly, pedestrian interference downtown—while Birchwood handled welfare checks and a late-night trespass request on Meridian. Retail corridors logged both shoplifts (Bakerview, Meridian), and Cornwall Park fielded a behavioral health call mid-afternoon. The pattern reflects downtown's foot-traffic enforcement needs alongside neighborhood-level welfare responses.
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Timeline Analysis
Yesterday's tempo followed a classic weekday arc: sparse overnight, a mid-morning climb, and a steady afternoon plateau.
The first call arrived at 1 AM (behavioral health, Birchwood), then activity stayed light until 8 AM, when three incidents—welfare checks and trouble-with-a-person calls in the Lettered Streets—signaled the start of the business day. A six-call window between 10 AM and noon captured trespass citations, a shoplifting arrest on Bakerview, and warrant service downtown. The afternoon stayed measured—one or two calls per hour through 5 PM—before a quiet dinner stretch. The day closed with three calls at 10 PM (Meridian trespass, warrant arrest, and a Cornwall Park suspicious circumstance).
Intel Briefs
Mid-Morning Downtown Pulse
Yesterday's busiest two-hour window ran 10 AM–noon, with six calls concentrated in the Lettered Streets—trespass citations, warrant arrests, and pedestrian interference. If you work or walk downtown, that's when foot traffic and enforcement activity peak.
Birchwood Evening Checks
Birchwood logged five calls yesterday, including late-night welfare checks and a trespass request on Meridian around 9 PM. Residents near that corridor should stay aware of increased officer presence during evening hours.
Retail Shrink Stays Low
Only two shoplifts yesterday—one on Bakerview, one on Meridian—suggest retail loss prevention is holding steady. Store managers can take comfort in the trend, though vigilance during late-afternoon shifts remains wise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the "Other" category?
The "Other" category includes 9 incidents that don't fit into our main categories. Here's the breakdown:
Where does this data come from?
All incident data is sourced directly from the official Bellingham Police Department Daily Activity Log. We aggregate and analyze this public information to provide community insights. Our data is updated daily and reflects only what the department publicly reports.