Monday's steady flow: 31 calls across Lettered Streets
Happy Tuesday, Bellingham!
Yesterday brought a steady Monday rhythm to Bellingham with 31 incidents spread across the day. The Lettered Streets neighborhood carried the heaviest load with nearly a third of all activity, while Investigation and Other administrative calls tied for the top spot at seven each. It was the kind of Monday that keeps city services busy without overwhelming them.
At a Glance
With 87.1% of yesterday's incidents non-violent, Bellingham experienced a typical Monday focused on quality-of-life issues and administrative matters. The single assault case in Edgemoor stood out against a backdrop of warrant arrests, traffic stops, and property crimes.
Today's Tuesday should maintain this steady pace, though watch for potential upticks in the Lettered Streets during morning hours and around Meridian during the afternoon commute. The pattern suggests businesses downtown should stay alert during the 9 AM to noon window when yesterday saw its highest concentration of activity.
Category Breakdown
Yesterday's mix shows a city dealing primarily with administrative matters and investigations rather than serious crime. With Investigation and Other categories combining for 14 of 31 incidents, much of the day involved paperwork, warrant arrests, and information gathering—the essential but unglamorous work of modern policing.
The Lettered Streets saw the bulk of this administrative activity, including three narcotics citations clustered around Holly and Magnolia between 10 and 11 AM. Birchwood dealt with sitting violations and domestic disputes, while Puget handled a mix of trespass and traffic stops near Lakeway and Lincoln.
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Timeline Analysis
Yesterday followed a classic workday pattern with a morning surge.
Activity ramped up sharply at 9 AM with four incidents, maintaining momentum through noon with three to four calls each hour. The Lettered Streets bore the brunt of this morning rush, particularly along Cornwall and Holly. After 1 PM, things quieted considerably until a final burst around 7 PM that included responses in WWU, Fairhaven, and scattered residential areas.
Intel Briefs
Morning Rush Downtown
The 9 AM to noon window saw yesterday's highest activity concentration, particularly around Cornwall and Holly. Downtown businesses should maintain heightened awareness during these morning hours.
Birchwood Patterns
Birchwood saw four incidents yesterday ranging from early morning domestic disputes to midday sitting violations. Residents might benefit from increased neighborhood watch coordination.
Evening Quiet Zones
Most neighborhoods stayed remarkably quiet after 5 PM yesterday, with only scattered calls until the 7 PM cluster. This suggests evenings remain relatively peaceful across most of Bellingham.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the "Other" category?
The "Other" category includes 8 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.