Saturday's midday surge: 23 calls, Lettered Streets busiest
Happy Sunday, Bellingham!
Good morning! Yesterday brought a relatively calm Saturday to Bellingham with 23 incidents, though the Lettered Streets neighborhood carried much of the load with 7 calls. The city saw its busiest stretch during the lunch-to-mid-afternoon window, with a notable cluster of DUI arrests in the early morning hours keeping officers occupied.
At a Glance
Yesterday's incident roster leaned heavily non-violent, with administrative calls and property crimes making up the bulk of activity. The geographic spread touched 12 different neighborhoods, though the Lettered Streets absorbed nearly a third of all calls.
As we head into Sunday evening, expect potentially elevated activity in entertainment districts based on yesterday's late-night pattern. The midday surge we saw yesterday might shift earlier today as folks wrap up their weekend activities.
Category Breakdown
The category mix shows a fairly typical Saturday pattern with administrative matters (Other) leading the count, followed by property-related issues and vehicular incidents. With malicious mischief and theft combining for 7 incidents, property crimes remained a steady concern for both residents and businesses.
The Lettered Streets saw a concentration of enforcement activity yesterday, including warrant arrests and narcotics violations around N Forest Street. Meanwhile, three separate DUI arrests between 1 and 3 AM on Lakeway, Sunset, and Holly remind us that late-night weekend driving remains a persistent safety challenge.
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Timeline Analysis
Yesterday's activity peaked sharply at 1 PM before tapering through the evening.
The noon-to-2 PM window proved busiest yesterday with 5 total incidents, including the day's only assault near N State Street at 12:40. After a quiet morning start, activity ramped up from 10 AM onward in the Lettered Streets area. The early morning hours between midnight and 3 AM saw a cluster of vehicular incidents, primarily DUI arrests on major corridors.
Intel Briefs
Late Night Driving Advisory
Three DUI arrests between 1-3 AM yesterday on Lakeway, Sunset, and Holly suggest heightened enforcement continues through weekend nights. Consider ride-sharing options if you're out late tonight.
Lettered Streets Property Watch
With multiple thefts and enforcement actions around N Forest and N State yesterday, businesses and residents in this corridor should maintain extra vigilance with securing property.
Midday Activity Pattern
The noon-to-2 PM surge yesterday suggests this remains a busy window for incidents. If you're running errands today, allow extra time and patience during these peak hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the "Other" category?
The "Other" category includes 6 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.