Friday's late-night cluster near WWU campus
Happy Saturday, Bellingham!
Yesterday brought a distinctive late-night surge to our city, with five incidents clustering between 1 and 3 AM near the WWU campus area. The rest of Friday unfolded with steady, scattered activity across town—20 total calls that touched nearly every neighborhood. It's the kind of pattern that suggests our Friday night energy concentrated itself into those small hours when most of us were already dreaming.
At a Glance
WWU's campus area absorbed 30% of yesterday's police activity, making it the clear focal point for law enforcement resources. The combination of late-night burglaries, traffic enforcement, and welfare checks created a concentrated demand for services in this student-heavy zone, while the rest of Bellingham experienced relatively light, distributed activity.
As we move into Saturday evening, expect potential upticks in noise complaints and social disturbances typical of weekend nights. The pattern from yesterday suggests late-night hours between midnight and 3 AM warrant extra caution, particularly around campus and the Lettered Streets area where Friday's activity concentrated.
Category Breakdown
The category mix tells a story of administrative work and property concerns rather than serious violence. With 'Other' leading at six incidents—mostly warrant arrests and court order violations—yesterday's police work leaned heavily toward paperwork and process. The three theft incidents, all burglaries, suggest property crime remains a persistent concern requiring vigilance.
The WWU area saw much of yesterday's theft activity, including those early morning burglaries on State Street. Welfare checks scattered across town from morning behavioral health calls to evening citizen assists, while the Lettered Streets neighborhood dealt with typical Friday evening noise complaints and domestic disputes. This geographic spread shows no single corridor dominated yesterday's response patterns.
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Timeline Analysis
Yesterday's timeline revealed a dramatic overnight spike followed by sporadic daytime activity.
That 1 AM hour brought five incidents—a quarter of the day's total—concentrated around State Street and Holly Street near campus, including burglaries, warrant arrests, and a traffic stop. After 3 AM, the city quieted until morning, with single incidents trickling in hourly from 8 AM onward. The evening hours from 6 PM to 11 PM maintained steady activity, particularly the 6 PM trespass on West Holly and the 10:57 PM trouble call on Squalicum Parkway.
Intel Briefs
Late Night Property Watch
Yesterday's 1-3 AM burglary cluster near State Street highlights the importance of securing properties during these vulnerable hours. Consider motion-activated lighting and ensuring all entry points are locked before retiring.
Weekend Noise Awareness
With noise complaints hitting the Lettered Streets area yesterday evening, residents hosting gatherings tonight should be mindful of sound levels after 9 PM to maintain neighborhood harmony.
Campus Area Vigilance
The WWU neighborhood's six incidents yesterday suggest heightened activity continues around campus. Students and residents should travel in groups during late-night hours and report suspicious behavior promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the "Other" category?
The "Other" category includes 9 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.