What Happened in Bellingham on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 37 incidents, down 21% from 47 the day before. 1 violent crime was reported, and officers made 7 arrests.
The most common incident type was Administrative, accounting for 14 of 37 reports (38% of total). The most active neighborhood was Downtown with 12 incidents.
Overall activity was 23% below the 30-day average of 48 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 8 categories. Administrative led with 14 incidents (38% of total), followed by Disorder with 11 and Theft & Burglary with 3.
Trending: Vandalism & Destruction is up 25% over the past 7 days (5 incidents this week vs 4 the prior week).
Incident Category Breakdown
What's In “Administrative”▶
Overview
Violent Crime
1 violent crime was reported in Bellingham yesterday, accounting for 3% of all incidents. This is down 75% from the prior day.
The most common violent offense was ASSAULT - Misdemeanor with 1 of 1 incidents. Of 1 violent incidents, 0 resulted in an arrest — a 0% arrest rate.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:25 | ASSAULT - MisdemeanorViolent | Barkley | 1200 Block of E Sunset Dr |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 7 arrests yesterday, involving 5 individuals.
Arrests accounted for 19% of all incidents. Of the 7 arrests, 3 were Disorder, 2 were Administrative, and 2 were Traffic & Vehicles. This is down 50% from the 14 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:45 | TRESPASS | Disorder | Downtown |
| 07:18 | TRESPASS | Disorder | Downtown |
| 09:35 | TRESPASS | Disorder | Downtown |
| 09:35 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Downtown |
| 14:19 | DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE | Traffic & Vehicles | Cornwall Park |
| 20:17 | TRAFFIC STOP (Violation) | Traffic & Vehicles | York |
| 20:36 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | York |
Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 14 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Downtown had the highest activity with 12 incidents, followed by Barkley with 4 and Meridian with 4.
Downtown accounted for 32% of all incidents — a quarter or more of the city's activity in a single neighborhood.
1 specific location has appeared in the top 10 most active blocks for 4 or more of the last 7 days, including 500 Block of Grand Ave (4 of 7 days).
Explore all neighborhoods and their trends in Bellingham Neighborhood Safety. →
Hourly Breakdown
Activity in Bellingham yesterday peaked between 9 AM – 10 AM with 6 incidents during that hour. The quietest period was 2am with no incidents reported.
Overnight (12–6 AM) saw 6 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 14, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 7, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 10. Morning was the busiest period overall.
Tuesdays in Bellingham typically average 59 incidents. Yesterday's total of 37 is 22 below that 8-week average (38% lower).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 44.6 incidents per day, below the 30-day average of 48.2 — suggesting a quieter-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
This Week Is Pacing Lower Than Last
Through Tuesday (2 days), this week has recorded 84 incidents — 18% fewer than the 103 reported at the same point last week. The current pace suggests this week may finish below last week.
Downtown: Most Active for 3 Straight Days
Downtown has been the most active neighborhood for 3 consecutive days. Today it logged 12 incidents (32% of the city total).
Vandalism & Destruction Up 25% This Week
Vandalism & Destruction incidents have risen sharply: 5 in the past 7 days compared to 4 the prior 7 days — a 25% increase.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 37 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025. Published Wednesday, December 17th, 2025.
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What Happened in Bellingham on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 37 incidents, down 21% from 47 the day before. 1 violent crime was reported, and officers made 7 arrests.
The most common incident type was Administrative, accounting for 14 of 37 reports (38% of total). The most active neighborhood was Downtown with 12 incidents.
Overall activity was 23% below the 30-day average of 48 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 8 categories. Administrative led with 14 incidents (38% of total), followed by Disorder with 11 and Theft & Burglary with 3.
Trending: Vandalism & Destruction is up 25% over the past 7 days (5 incidents this week vs 4 the prior week).
Incident Category Breakdown
What's In “Administrative”▶
Overview
Violent Crime
1 violent crime was reported in Bellingham yesterday, accounting for 3% of all incidents. This is down 75% from the prior day.
The most common violent offense was ASSAULT - Misdemeanor with 1 of 1 incidents. Of 1 violent incidents, 0 resulted in an arrest — a 0% arrest rate.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:25 | ASSAULT - MisdemeanorViolent | Barkley | 1200 Block of E Sunset Dr |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 7 arrests yesterday, involving 5 individuals.
Arrests accounted for 19% of all incidents. Of the 7 arrests, 3 were Disorder, 2 were Administrative, and 2 were Traffic & Vehicles. This is down 50% from the 14 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:45 | TRESPASS | Disorder | Downtown |
| 07:18 | TRESPASS | Disorder | Downtown |
| 09:35 | TRESPASS | Disorder | Downtown |
| 09:35 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Downtown |
| 14:19 | DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE | Traffic & Vehicles | Cornwall Park |
| 20:17 | TRAFFIC STOP (Violation) | Traffic & Vehicles | York |
| 20:36 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | York |
Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 14 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Downtown had the highest activity with 12 incidents, followed by Barkley with 4 and Meridian with 4.
Downtown accounted for 32% of all incidents — a quarter or more of the city's activity in a single neighborhood.
1 specific location has appeared in the top 10 most active blocks for 4 or more of the last 7 days, including 500 Block of Grand Ave (4 of 7 days).
Explore all neighborhoods and their trends in Bellingham Neighborhood Safety. →
Hourly Breakdown
Activity in Bellingham yesterday peaked between 9 AM – 10 AM with 6 incidents during that hour. The quietest period was 2am with no incidents reported.
Overnight (12–6 AM) saw 6 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 14, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 7, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 10. Morning was the busiest period overall.
Tuesdays in Bellingham typically average 59 incidents. Yesterday's total of 37 is 22 below that 8-week average (38% lower).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 44.6 incidents per day, below the 30-day average of 48.2 — suggesting a quieter-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
This Week Is Pacing Lower Than Last
Through Tuesday (2 days), this week has recorded 84 incidents — 18% fewer than the 103 reported at the same point last week. The current pace suggests this week may finish below last week.
Downtown: Most Active for 3 Straight Days
Downtown has been the most active neighborhood for 3 consecutive days. Today it logged 12 incidents (32% of the city total).
Vandalism & Destruction Up 25% This Week
Vandalism & Destruction incidents have risen sharply: 5 in the past 7 days compared to 4 the prior 7 days — a 25% increase.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 37 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025. Published Wednesday, December 17th, 2025.
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