What Happened in Bellingham on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 65 incidents, up 8% from 60 the day before. 1 violent crime was reported, and officers made 15 arrests.
The most common incident type was Behavioral Health, accounting for 11 of 65 reports (17% of total). The most active neighborhood was Downtown with 15 incidents.
Overall activity was 35% above the 30-day average of 48 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 8 categories. Behavioral Health led with 11 incidents (17% of total), followed by Theft with 10 and Graffiti with 9.
Vehicle Related — up 200% over the past 7 days (6 incidents this week vs 2 the prior week).
Incident Category Breakdown
What's in “Other Non-criminal”?
Overview
Violent Crime
1 violent crime was reported in Bellingham yesterday, accounting for 2% of all incidents.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | ASSAULT - Felony | Columbia | 1400 W North St |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 15 arrests yesterday, involving 15 individuals.
Arrests accounted for 23% of all incidents. Of the 15 arrests, 6 were Warrant Arrest, 4 were Theft, and 2 were Trespass. This is up 36% from the 11 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:29 | TRESPASS | Trespass | Downtown |
| 12:01 | WARRANT ARREST | Warrant Arrest | Lettered Streets |
| 13:00 | TRESPASS | Trespass | Roosevelt |
| 14:05 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Narcotics | Downtown |
| 14:06 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Narcotics | Downtown |
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Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 17 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Downtown had the highest activity with 15 incidents, followed by Meridian with 8 and Sunnyland with 6.
3 specific locations have appeared in the top 10 most active blocks for 4 or more of the last 7 days, including 800 Lakeway Dr (5 of 7 days).
Explore all neighborhoods and their trends in Bellingham Neighborhood Safety. →
Hourly Breakdown
Activity in Bellingham yesterday peaked between 12 PM – 1 PM with 11 incidents during that hour. The quietest period was 1am with no incidents reported.
Overnight (12–6 AM) saw 7 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 11, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 32, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 15. Afternoon was the busiest period overall.
Tuesdays in Bellingham typically average 46 incidents. Yesterday's total of 65 is 19 incidents above that 8-week average (41% higher).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 49.4 incidents per day, above the 30-day average of 48.2 — suggesting a busier-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
This Week Is Pacing Higher Than Last
Through Tuesday (2 days), this week has recorded 125 incidents — 28% more than the 98 reported at the same point last week. If the pace holds, the week could finish well above last week’s total.
Vehicle Related Up 200% This Week
Vehicle Related incidents have risen sharply: 6 in the past 7 days compared to 2 the prior 7 days — a 200% increase.
Unusually Busy for a Tuesday
65 incidents is 41% above the 8-week Tuesday average of 46. That's 19 more incidents than expected. This marks 4 consecutive days above the rolling average.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 65 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. Published Wednesday, February 4th, 2026.
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