Monday's Lettered Streets focus - 35 calls tracked
Happy Tuesday, Bellingham!
Yesterday brought a steady Monday rhythm to Bellingham, with 35 incidents keeping officers busy across familiar corridors. The Lettered Streets district anchored the day's activity with a third of all calls, while morning and evening hours saw the most concentrated response windows. It's the kind of Monday that reminds us why downtown businesses keep their security protocols sharp.
At a Glance
With 77.1% of yesterday's incidents classified as non-violent, the day leaned heavily toward property concerns and administrative matters. Malicious incidents dominated the category breakdown, while violent crimes remained limited to two assault cases and welfare checks requiring crisis intervention.
Today's downtown businesses should note yesterday's morning trespass pattern—having protocols ready during opening hours makes sense. Evening commuters might encounter increased patrol presence around Meridian and Birchwood based on yesterday's 8-10 PM activity window.
Category Breakdown
Malicious incidents led yesterday's tally at 11 calls, mostly involving trespass authorizations and trouble-with-person reports. This category mix suggests property managers and businesses were actively managing access issues, while investigation calls (8) kept officers documenting suspicious circumstances across multiple neighborhoods.
The Lettered Streets saw a morning cluster of trespass paperwork between 9 and 10 AM, while Cordata handled multiple evening responses including welfare checks and warrant arrests. Six welfare-related calls spread throughout the day remind us that mental health response remains a consistent community need.
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Timeline Analysis
Yesterday followed a distinctive double-peak pattern with morning and evening surges.
The 7 AM hour kicked off with four incidents including multiple Cornwall Avenue responses, then activity dipped until another four-call burst at 9 AM. Evening brought the day's busiest stretch between 8 and 9 PM, with six total incidents spanning Meridian, Birchwood, and campus-area streets. The afternoon stayed relatively quiet, with single incidents trickling in hourly.
Intel Briefs
Morning Downtown Vigilance
Yesterday's 9-10 AM surge in Lettered Streets trespass reports suggests businesses should prioritize morning security walks. Having staff check entrances and common areas during opening procedures helps prevent issues from escalating.
Evening Corridor Awareness
The 8-9 PM activity spike along Meridian and surrounding areas yesterday indicates this remains a key patrol window. Residents heading home should stay alert and well-lit routes are your friend.
Welfare Response Patterns
Six welfare checks yesterday spread across different neighborhoods and times. If you see someone in distress, calling for a welfare check connects them with appropriate resources—it's a community tool that works.
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.