What Happened in Bellingham on Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 16 incidents, down 60% from 40 the day before. 2 violent crimes were reported, and officers made 6 arrests.
The most common incident type was Behavioral Health, accounting for 5 of 16 reports (31% of total). The most active neighborhood was Meridian with 5 incidents.
Overall activity was 62% below the 30-day average of 42 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 7 categories. Behavioral Health led with 5 incidents (31% of total), followed by Disorder with 4 and Theft & Burglary with 2.
Behavioral Health and Disorder were virtually tied, separated by just 1 incident.
Trending: Domestic & Family is up 60% over the past 7 days (16 incidents this week vs 10 the prior week).
Incident Category Breakdown
Overview
Violent Crime
2 violent crimes were reported in Bellingham yesterday, accounting for 13% of all incidents. This is unchanged from the prior day.
The most common violent offense was ASSAULT - Misdemeanor with 1 of 2 incidents, followed by COLLISION - HIT & RUN with 1. Of 2 violent incidents, 1 resulted in an arrest — a 50% arrest rate.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02:15 | ASSAULT - MisdemeanorViolent | Barkley | 3200 Block of Orleans St |
| 13:57 | COLLISION - HIT & RUNViolent | Meridian | 300 Block of E Bellis Fair Pkwy |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 6 arrests yesterday, involving 5 individuals. 1 arrest was related to violent incidents.
Arrests accounted for 38% of all incidents. Of the 6 arrests, 3 were Disorder, 1 was Traffic & Vehicles, and 1 was Assault & Violence. This is down 45% from the 11 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01:30 | TRAFFIC STOP (Violation) | Traffic & Vehicles | Downtown |
| 02:15 | ASSAULT - Misdemeanor | Assault & ViolenceViolent | Barkley |
| 08:58 | TRESPASS | Disorder | Meridian |
| 09:32 | TRESPASS | Disorder | Cornwall Park |
| 16:16 | MALICIOUS MISCHIEF | Disorder | Puget |
| 16:34 | OBSTRUCTING A LAW ENF OFFICER | Harassment & Threats | Meridian |
Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 9 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Meridian had the highest activity with 5 incidents, followed by Downtown with 2 and Happy Valley with 2.
Meridian accounted for 31% 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 4400 Block of Meridian St (4 of 7 days).
Explore all neighborhoods and their trends in Bellingham Neighborhood Safety. →
Hourly Breakdown
Activity in Bellingham yesterday peaked between 8 AM – 9 AM with 2 incidents during that hour. The quietest period was 12am with no incidents reported.
Overnight (12–6 AM) saw 2 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 7, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 5, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 2. Morning was the busiest period overall.
Wednesdays in Bellingham typically average 46 incidents. Yesterday's total of 16 is 30 below that 8-week average (65% lower).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 33.9 incidents per day, below the 30-day average of 42.4 — suggesting a quieter-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
30-Day Low: 16 Incidents
Today's 16 incidents is the lowest single-day count in the past 30 days. The 30-day average is 42 per day — today is 62% below that baseline. The last time the count was this low was 60 days ago.
This Week Is Pacing Lower Than Last
Through Wednesday (3 days), this week has recorded 88 incidents — 28% fewer than the 123 reported at the same point last week. The current pace suggests this week may finish below last week.
Domestic & Family Up 60% This Week
Domestic & Family incidents have risen sharply: 16 in the past 7 days compared to 10 the prior 7 days — a 60% increase.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 16 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Wednesday, December 24th, 2025. Published Thursday, December 25th, 2025.
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What Happened in Bellingham on Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 16 incidents, down 60% from 40 the day before. 2 violent crimes were reported, and officers made 6 arrests.
The most common incident type was Behavioral Health, accounting for 5 of 16 reports (31% of total). The most active neighborhood was Meridian with 5 incidents.
Overall activity was 62% below the 30-day average of 42 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 7 categories. Behavioral Health led with 5 incidents (31% of total), followed by Disorder with 4 and Theft & Burglary with 2.
Behavioral Health and Disorder were virtually tied, separated by just 1 incident.
Trending: Domestic & Family is up 60% over the past 7 days (16 incidents this week vs 10 the prior week).
Incident Category Breakdown
Overview
Violent Crime
2 violent crimes were reported in Bellingham yesterday, accounting for 13% of all incidents. This is unchanged from the prior day.
The most common violent offense was ASSAULT - Misdemeanor with 1 of 2 incidents, followed by COLLISION - HIT & RUN with 1. Of 2 violent incidents, 1 resulted in an arrest — a 50% arrest rate.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02:15 | ASSAULT - MisdemeanorViolent | Barkley | 3200 Block of Orleans St |
| 13:57 | COLLISION - HIT & RUNViolent | Meridian | 300 Block of E Bellis Fair Pkwy |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 6 arrests yesterday, involving 5 individuals. 1 arrest was related to violent incidents.
Arrests accounted for 38% of all incidents. Of the 6 arrests, 3 were Disorder, 1 was Traffic & Vehicles, and 1 was Assault & Violence. This is down 45% from the 11 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01:30 | TRAFFIC STOP (Violation) | Traffic & Vehicles | Downtown |
| 02:15 | ASSAULT - Misdemeanor | Assault & ViolenceViolent | Barkley |
| 08:58 | TRESPASS | Disorder | Meridian |
| 09:32 | TRESPASS | Disorder | Cornwall Park |
| 16:16 | MALICIOUS MISCHIEF | Disorder | Puget |
| 16:34 | OBSTRUCTING A LAW ENF OFFICER | Harassment & Threats | Meridian |
Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 9 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Meridian had the highest activity with 5 incidents, followed by Downtown with 2 and Happy Valley with 2.
Meridian accounted for 31% 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 4400 Block of Meridian St (4 of 7 days).
Explore all neighborhoods and their trends in Bellingham Neighborhood Safety. →
Hourly Breakdown
Activity in Bellingham yesterday peaked between 8 AM – 9 AM with 2 incidents during that hour. The quietest period was 12am with no incidents reported.
Overnight (12–6 AM) saw 2 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 7, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 5, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 2. Morning was the busiest period overall.
Wednesdays in Bellingham typically average 46 incidents. Yesterday's total of 16 is 30 below that 8-week average (65% lower).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 33.9 incidents per day, below the 30-day average of 42.4 — suggesting a quieter-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
30-Day Low: 16 Incidents
Today's 16 incidents is the lowest single-day count in the past 30 days. The 30-day average is 42 per day — today is 62% below that baseline. The last time the count was this low was 60 days ago.
This Week Is Pacing Lower Than Last
Through Wednesday (3 days), this week has recorded 88 incidents — 28% fewer than the 123 reported at the same point last week. The current pace suggests this week may finish below last week.
Domestic & Family Up 60% This Week
Domestic & Family incidents have risen sharply: 16 in the past 7 days compared to 10 the prior 7 days — a 60% increase.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 16 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Wednesday, December 24th, 2025. Published Thursday, December 25th, 2025.
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