Monday's midday surge hits Lettered Streets with 31 calls
Happy Tuesday, Bellingham!
Yesterday brought a distinct midday pulse to our city, with activity clustering around the lunch hour and early afternoon. The Lettered Streets neighborhood carried much of Monday's load, while most incidents stayed administrative rather than confrontational. It was the kind of Monday that keeps officers busy with paperwork more than pursuits.
At a Glance
With over a third of incidents falling into administrative categories and another third involving trespassing disputes, yesterday reflected ongoing tensions around property boundaries and civil matters more than criminal threats. The single assault case and pair of thefts were outliers in an otherwise procedural day.
Today's Tuesday rhythm typically runs quieter than Mondays, though businesses along Meridian and in Cordata might stay alert during afternoon hours given yesterday's trespassing pattern. The midday surge pattern could repeat if civil matters and agency assists continue at similar levels.
Category Breakdown
The heavy tilt toward 'Other' incidents—civil cases, service of papers, and agency assists—suggests yesterday was more about bureaucratic necessities than criminal activity. With malicious mischief (mostly trespassing) as the second-largest category, property owners were dealing with unwanted visitors rather than serious threats.
The Lettered Streets saw much of this administrative activity, including trespass authorizations on Prospect Street and found property reports on Grand Avenue. Meanwhile, Meridian corridor businesses dealt with afternoon trespassing issues, and Cornwall Park had both suspicious circumstances and a domestic dispute that required attention.
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Timeline Analysis
Yesterday's rhythm built steadily through morning into a pronounced 1 PM peak.
The 13:00 hour saw five incidents clustered across Cordata, Birchwood, and the Lettered Streets, with activity remaining elevated through 17:00. Early morning hours (0:00-2:00) brought graffiti reports to Meridian Street and Lincoln Street, while the evening wound down with traffic stops on Kellogg Road and Sunset Drive between 22:00 and 23:00.
Intel Briefs
Midday Property Vigilance
Yesterday's 1-5 PM window brought most trespassing incidents to commercial corridors. Business owners along Meridian and Cordata Parkway should maintain clear signage and consider reviewing security footage from these peak afternoon hours.
Overnight Graffiti Watch
Two graffiti incidents hit between midnight and 4 AM yesterday, targeting Meridian Street and Lincoln Street areas. Property owners might benefit from improved lighting or early morning walkthroughs to catch vandalism quickly.
Evening Traffic Enforcement
Three traffic stops between 6 PM and 11 PM yesterday resulted in arrests for license violations. Drivers should ensure documentation is current, especially when traveling through Sunset Drive and Kellogg Road corridors after dark.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the "Other" category?
The "Other" category includes 11 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.