A death investigation Downtown, a busy night for 300 Block of E Holly St, and a peak in incidents around 3 AM.
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The overnight hours kept Bellingham PD busy, with a total of 23 incidents logged across the city yesterday. While the majority of calls were non-violent, a handful of serious situations demanded attention, from the Cordata neighborhood to the familiar blocks of Downtown. Here's a look at what went down.
At a Glance
Yesterday's reports show a city grappling with a range of issues, from domestic disturbances to property crimes. The concentration of incidents in the Downtown core and the Bellis Fair Parkway area underscores the challenges faced by these areas.
The incidents yesterday required diverse responses, from law enforcement intervention to social services support. Bellingham's community pulse is complex, and the Bellingham Scan aims to keep you informed.
Category Breakdown
Malicious activity tops the list at 30.4% of all incidents. This includes domestic disputes, noise complaints, and order violations. This is followed by Other and Theft, each accounting for 17.4% of the total.
Vehicular incidents, including an abandoned vehicle, made up 8.7% of the calls. Welfare checks and investigations each shared 8.7% of the incident share, indicating a steady demand for community support and follow-ups.
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Timeline Analysis
Activity varied greatly throughout the day. The early hours saw a concentrated burst of activity, with a quieter midday and evening before picking back up again.
The busiest hour was 3 AM, with 3 incidents reported. A close second was the window between 11 AM and 12 PM, which also saw a total of 5 incidents, suggesting some concentrated activity during that time.
Intel Briefs
Bellis Fair Parkway Activity
Two incidents occurred in the 300 Block of E Bellis Fair Pkwy, including a warrant arrest and a shoplifting incident. Consistent with trends in December, be aware of increased police presence in this area.
Holly Street Hub
The 300 Block of E Holly St was the site of multiple incidents, including a narcotics violation and a warrant arrest.
State Street Corridor
Recent domestic disputes along the State Street corridor, particularly in the York neighborhood, highlights the importance of domestic resources available throughout the county.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the "Other" category?
The "Other" category includes 4 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.