Midday surge hits Lettered Streets & Sehome - 27 calls
Happy Thursday, Bellingham!
Yesterday brought a concentrated burst of activity between 10 AM and 3 PM, with Lettered Streets and Sehome sharing the spotlight at seven incidents each. The day's 27 calls stayed largely non-violent, though Malicious Mischief dominated the category board with ten reports—mostly trespass notices at repeat locations like James Street.
At a Glance
While the geographic spread touched eleven neighborhoods, the real story was concentration—half the incidents clustered in just Lettered Streets and Sehome. Meridian and Cornwall Park each logged three calls, leaving seven other neighborhoods with single incidents.
Today's late-morning hours could mirror yesterday's pattern, especially around State Street and the university periphery. With the weekend approaching, expect potential upticks in both foot traffic downtown and corresponding trespass management at repeat locations.
Category Breakdown
The heavy tilt toward Malicious Mischief reflects ongoing trespass management at commercial properties, particularly along James Street where officers issued multiple notices. With Other calls (mostly paperwork and agency assists) taking second place, yesterday felt more administrative than emergency-driven.
The Lettered Streets corridor saw its usual mix—court paperwork on Grand Avenue, a narcotics arrest on Railroad Avenue, and multiple trespass issues on State Street. Meanwhile, Sehome absorbed both domestic disputes and service of papers near Mason Street, showing how university-adjacent areas blend residential conflicts with legal processes.
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Timeline Analysis
Yesterday's timeline showed a classic late-morning crescendo.
The 11 AM hour peaked with six incidents—everything from bicycle theft on Commercial Street to denial orders served on Mason Street. The 10 AM to noon window accounted for nine of the day's 27 calls, with activity then tapering through the afternoon before going nearly silent after 4 PM except for one late-night extra patrol on James Street at 11:18 PM.
Intel Briefs
Late Morning Peak Window
Yesterday's 10 AM to noon surge suggests businesses along State Street and Railroad Avenue should maintain heightened awareness during these hours today, particularly for trespass and property issues.
James Street Pattern
The 3400 block of James Street saw three separate trespass incidents yesterday. Property managers in this corridor might benefit from coordinated response strategies.
Evening Quiet Zone
With only one call after 4 PM yesterday, evening hours remain remarkably peaceful. This pattern suggests optimal timing for errands or dining out without congestion concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the "Other" category?
The "Other" category includes 15 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.