A busy Tuesday in Bellingham - a range of incidents from trouble in the Lettered Streets to a death investigation in Barkley.
Good morning, Bellingham!
Tuesday kept BPD busy, with a total of 25 incidents reported across our neighborhoods. The Lettered Streets saw the most activity, while a death investigation drew attention to Barkley. Here's a closer look at what happened yesterday.
At a Glance
88% of the day's activity was nonviolent, and police resopnded to 10 less incidents than on Monday. The Lettered Streets neighborhood saw the highest concentration of calls.
Among the incidents responded to were a burglary on Lakeway Drive in Puget, an assault on York Street, and a death investigation in Barkley.
Category Breakdown
Malicious incidents topped the list with 6 reports, including trouble with a person on Cornwall Ave and a violation of a court order in Happy Valley. Welfare checks were also frequent, accounting for 5 calls.
Theft accounted for 4 incidents. Investigation rounded out the top categories, with officers responding to a death investigation on Racine St in Barkley.
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Timeline Analysis
The busiest time for police activity yesterday was 9 AM, with 4 incidents reported. A significant portion of the day's events, 7 in total, occurred between 2 PM and 4 PM.
Activity was scattered throughout the day, with police responses reported at least 12 out of the 24 hours. After the morning peak, activity remained relatively steady through the afternoon and evening.
Intel Briefs
Navigating Neighborhood Disputes
Neighborhood disputes can escalate quickly. If you're experiencing issues with neighbors, consider mediation services. The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center offers resources to help resolve conflicts peacefully.
Protecting Against Package Theft
Spiking during these short winter days , consider installing a security camera or using a package delivery locker to prevent theft.
Mental Health Resources
Bellingham is committed to providing mental health resources. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 911. Non-emergency mental health support is available through the Crisis Text Line, just text HOME to 741741.
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.