16 arrests, busiest Monday in weeks, and a 10-time repeat offender
Good morning, Bellingham!
Monday saw 16 arrests, beating even Sunday’s 23-day record break for the most arrests in the past month. The bulk of the activity came from warrant pickups and narcotics enforcement, with officers making multiple arrests on Holly St and near Bellis Fair. A 33-year-old with nine prior arrests was picked up downtown, adding to a pattern of repeat offenders cycling through the system.
At a Glance
Activity clustered in two windows: a handful of incidents between midnight and 2 AM, then a steady build from mid-morning through early evening. The 8 PM to 9 PM hour was particularly active, with five incidents reported in quick succession across Meridian, Downtown, and Birchwood.
Downtown and Meridian split the bulk of the day's activity. The 1300 Block of Railroad Ave near the waterfront saw both a narcotics arrest in the morning and a disorderly conduct call around noon.
Category Breakdown
'Other' led the day, driven almost entirely by warrant arrests. Narcotics had three incidents including two arrests on Holly St. Assault continues a sharp decline, down 64% from the prior week. Vehicular incidents are up 24% week-over-week, though today's single traffic stop was unremarkable.
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Monday Surge
Monday's 41 incidents is already 42% above the typical Monday average. Tuesday is historically the busiest day of the week in Bellingham, averaging 34.5 incidents over the past eight weeks.
Vehicular Incidents Trending Upward
Vehicle-related incidents are up 24% compared to the prior week. With theft also climbing 11.5%, drivers should be extra cautious about securing vehicles and valuables, particularly in high-traffic retail areas like Meridian and Barkley Village.
Assault Numbers Dropping
Assault incidents dropped 64% week-over-week, from 14 to 5. While single-week swings can be noisy, the current pace suggests a quieter stretch for violent crime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the "Other" category?
The "Other" category includes 14 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.