Daily Report

A relatively quiet Tuesday gives way to 2026.

Wednesday, December 31, 20254 min read

Good morning, Bellingham!

A relatively quiet Tuesday saw 26 incidents reported around Bellingham, ranging from minor disturbances to a narcotics arrest near Whatcom Falls. Lettered Streets saw the most activity, with a cluster of incidents around the 1300 Block of F St and the 500 Block of Grand Ave.

At a Glance

Bellingham police activity heatmap showing 26 incidents on December 31, 2025

Tuesday's reports included two assault incidents, one felony in Cordata and one misdemeanor in Barkley.

Officers responded to a narcotics violation near Whatcom Falls, along with a traffic stop in Silver Beach that resulted in an arrest.

Notable Location:Lettered Streets

Category Breakdown

8
Investigation
6
Malicious
3
Vehicular
3
Assault
2
Theft
2
Welfare
1
Narcotics
1

Outside of the eight 'Other' calls, investigations took up a significant portion of police time on Tuesday, with six incidents logged. These ranged from drone activity in Edgemoor to suspicious circumstances on Whatcom St.

Malicious mischief and vehicular incidents tied for third place. Remember to lock your cars and homes, Bellingham.

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Timeline Analysis

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Peak

The busiest time for police activity yesterday was between 10 AM and noon, with six incidents reported in that window.

The peak hour was 10 AM with three incidents. Officers were active at various times throughout the day, with reports coming in during 16 different hours.

Intel Briefs

Package Safety

With the holiday season still in full swing, be vigilant about incoming packages. Consider requiring signatures or using a secure delivery location to prevent theft.

Traffic Safety

Driving conditions can be unpredictable this time of year. Give yourself extra time to reach your destination, and be prepared for sudden changes in weather.

Report Suspicious Activity

If you see something that doesn't seem right, don't hesitate to contact the Bellingham Police Department. Your observations can help keep our community safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's in the "Other" category?

The "Other" category includes 8 incidents that don't fit into our main categories. Here's the breakdown:

WARRANT ARREST4
PROPERTY - FOUND/RECOVERED3
ASSIST OTHER AGENCY1
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.