Super Bowl Sunday - robbery and several late-night arrests.
Go Hawks!
While most of us were rooting for the Hawks, BPD stayed busy from the retail hubs on the North End to the residential streets of Happy Valley. While the majority of our neighborhoods remained peaceful as families gathered to watch our team bring it home, here’s what happened in the background -
At a Glance
The Meridian neighborhood was the most active area of the city yesterday with six recorded incidents, including a robbery on East Bellis Fair Parkway and several reports of malicious mischief and suspicious circumstances. Other active pockets included Sehome, Barkley, and Birchwood, which each saw three incidents as the day progressed.
Notable cases included a death investigation on Whatcom Street in the Puget neighborhood and a narcotics arrest on East Holly Street. While the robbery and a physical domestic dispute on Undine Street were the most serious incidents of the day, the overarching trend was one of property disputes and welfare concerns throughout our community.
Category Breakdown
Welfare checks were the most frequent call type yesterday, accounting for over 21 percent of the total volume. These incidents spanned from behavioral health crises on Sussex Drive to a missing person report on Grand Avenue.
Malicious mischief and property crimes also featured prominently, particularly in the commercial districts. We tracked five separate reports of vandalism and harassment, including incidents on St. Clair Street and Bellis Fair Parkway. While these property crimes are frustrating for residents and business owners alike, it is worth noting that over 82 percent of yesterday's total activity remained non-violent in nature.
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Timeline Analysis
With a quiet early morning, call volume increased and peaked just as most of us were finishing dinner.
The busiest hours were between 8 PM and 10 PM, a window that saw seven separate incidents logged across the city. 8 PM alone saw four calls ranging from theft at a Meridian Street retail store to a violation of a court order in Happy Valley. This late-evening surge kept patrol officers busy right up until the shift change.
Intel Briefs
Secure Your Vehicle
With a cluster of malicious mischief and theft reports near the 300 block of East Bellis Fair Parkway and the 3900 block of Meridian Street, residents are encouraged to double check that car doors are locked and no bags are visible in seats.
Mental Health Resources
A continuation of behavioral health and welfare calls outline the importance of social resources. If you see someone in distress, the local crisis line or 988 connects with specialized responders instead of law enforcement.
Traffic Awareness
Officers handled several traffic violations and a hit and run in the Sehome area yesterday. As we head into the work week today, stay mindful of speed limits and pedestrian crossings in the 1100 block of East Maple and the 1200 block of North Forest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the "Other" category?
The "Other" category includes 2 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.