What Happened in Bellingham on Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 38 incidents, up 46% from 26 the day before. 0 violent crimes were reported, and officers made 5 arrests.
The most common incident type was Administrative, accounting for 15 of 38 reports (39% of total). The most active neighborhood was Downtown with 11 incidents.
Overall activity was 20% above the 30-day average of 32 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 8 categories. Administrative led with 15 incidents (39% of total), followed by Disorder with 8 and Behavioral Health with 3.
Trending: Harassment & Threats is up 167% over the past 7 days (8 incidents this week vs 3 the prior week).
Incident Category Breakdown
What's In “Administrative”▶
Overview
Violent Crime
0 violent crimes were reported in Bellingham yesterday, accounting for 0% of all incidents. This is down 100% from the prior day.
No violent incidents were reported on this date.
Arrests
Bellingham police made 5 arrests yesterday, involving 4 individuals.
Arrests accounted for 13% of all incidents. Of the 5 arrests, 2 were Drugs & Alcohol, 1 was Harassment & Threats, and 1 was Theft & Burglary. This is up 25% from the 4 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:16 | VIOLATION OF A COURT ORDER | Harassment & Threats | Birchwood |
| 12:30 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Alcohol | Downtown |
| 14:09 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Alcohol | Downtown |
| 14:10 | THEFT | Theft & Burglary | Downtown |
| 17:11 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Birchwood |
Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 11 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Downtown had the highest activity with 11 incidents, followed by Meridian with 5 and Lettered Streets with 5.
Downtown accounted for 29% 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).
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Hourly Breakdown
Activity in Bellingham yesterday peaked between 10 AM – 11 AM with 4 incidents during that hour. The quietest period was 1am with no incidents reported.
Overnight (12–6 AM) saw 6 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 11, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 15, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 6. Afternoon was the busiest period overall.
Thursdays in Bellingham typically average 37 incidents. Yesterday's total of 38 is 1 above that 8-week average (4% higher).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 26.3 incidents per day, below the 30-day average of 31.7 — suggesting a quieter-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
This Week Is Pacing Higher Than Last
Through Thursday (4 days), this week has recorded 124 incidents — 24% more than the 100 reported at the same point last week. If the pace holds, the week could finish well above last week’s total.
Downtown: Most Active for 4 Straight Days
Downtown has been the most active neighborhood for 4 consecutive days. Today it logged 11 incidents (29% of the city total).
Harassment & Threats Up 167% This Week
Harassment & Threats incidents have risen sharply: 8 in the past 7 days compared to 3 the prior 7 days — a 167% increase. Today alone saw 2 harassment & threats incidents.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 38 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Published Friday, January 9th, 2026.
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What Happened in Bellingham on Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 38 incidents, up 46% from 26 the day before. 0 violent crimes were reported, and officers made 5 arrests.
The most common incident type was Administrative, accounting for 15 of 38 reports (39% of total). The most active neighborhood was Downtown with 11 incidents.
Overall activity was 20% above the 30-day average of 32 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 8 categories. Administrative led with 15 incidents (39% of total), followed by Disorder with 8 and Behavioral Health with 3.
Trending: Harassment & Threats is up 167% over the past 7 days (8 incidents this week vs 3 the prior week).
Incident Category Breakdown
What's In “Administrative”▶
Overview
Violent Crime
0 violent crimes were reported in Bellingham yesterday, accounting for 0% of all incidents. This is down 100% from the prior day.
No violent incidents were reported on this date.
Arrests
Bellingham police made 5 arrests yesterday, involving 4 individuals.
Arrests accounted for 13% of all incidents. Of the 5 arrests, 2 were Drugs & Alcohol, 1 was Harassment & Threats, and 1 was Theft & Burglary. This is up 25% from the 4 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:16 | VIOLATION OF A COURT ORDER | Harassment & Threats | Birchwood |
| 12:30 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Alcohol | Downtown |
| 14:09 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Alcohol | Downtown |
| 14:10 | THEFT | Theft & Burglary | Downtown |
| 17:11 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Birchwood |
Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 11 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Downtown had the highest activity with 11 incidents, followed by Meridian with 5 and Lettered Streets with 5.
Downtown accounted for 29% 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 10 AM – 11 AM with 4 incidents during that hour. The quietest period was 1am with no incidents reported.
Overnight (12–6 AM) saw 6 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 11, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 15, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 6. Afternoon was the busiest period overall.
Thursdays in Bellingham typically average 37 incidents. Yesterday's total of 38 is 1 above that 8-week average (4% higher).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 26.3 incidents per day, below the 30-day average of 31.7 — suggesting a quieter-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
This Week Is Pacing Higher Than Last
Through Thursday (4 days), this week has recorded 124 incidents — 24% more than the 100 reported at the same point last week. If the pace holds, the week could finish well above last week’s total.
Downtown: Most Active for 4 Straight Days
Downtown has been the most active neighborhood for 4 consecutive days. Today it logged 11 incidents (29% of the city total).
Harassment & Threats Up 167% This Week
Harassment & Threats incidents have risen sharply: 8 in the past 7 days compared to 3 the prior 7 days — a 167% increase. Today alone saw 2 harassment & threats incidents.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 38 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Published Friday, January 9th, 2026.
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