What Happened in Bellingham on Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 37 incidents, up 19% from 31 the day before. 1 violent crime was reported, and officers made 11 arrests.
The most common incident type was Administrative, accounting for 17 of 37 reports (46% of total). The most active neighborhood was Meridian with 8 incidents.
Overall activity was 18% above the 30-day average of 31 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 7 categories. Administrative led with 17 incidents (46% of total), followed by Disorder with 6 and Traffic & Vehicles with 4.
Administrative alone accounted for more incidents than the next 3 categories combined, which totaled 13.
Trending: Drugs & Alcohol is up 367% over the past 7 days (14 incidents this week vs 3 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 67% from the prior day.
The most common violent offense was SHOTS FIRED with 1 of 1 incidents. Of 1 violent incidents, 0 resulted in an arrest — a 0% arrest rate.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:14 | SHOTS FIREDViolent | King Mountain | 4300 Block of Creston Way |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 11 arrests yesterday, involving 11 individuals.
Arrests accounted for 30% of all incidents. Of the 11 arrests, 3 were Traffic & Vehicles, 3 were Administrative, and 2 were Drugs & Alcohol. This is unchanged from the 11 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:35 | TRAFFIC STOP (Violation) | Traffic & Vehicles | South Bellingham |
| 00:55 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Meridian |
| 01:25 | TRAFFIC STOP (Violation) | Traffic & Vehicles | Meridian |
| 07:35 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Alcohol | Downtown |
| 09:29 | MALICIOUS MISCHIEF | Disorder | Roosevelt |
| 11:05 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Downtown |
| 12:35 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Meridian |
| 13:12 | THEFT | Theft & Burglary | Meridian |
| 13:38 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Alcohol | Downtown |
| 14:50 | THEFT | Theft & Burglary | Puget |
| 21:43 | TRAFFIC STOP (Violation) | Traffic & Vehicles | Cornwall Park |
Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 14 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Meridian had the highest activity with 8 incidents, followed by Downtown with 7 and Lettered Streets with 4.
1 specific location has appeared in the top 10 most active blocks for 4 or more of the last 7 days, including 800 Block of Lakeway Dr (4 of 7 days).
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Hourly Breakdown
Activity in Bellingham yesterday peaked between 1 PM – 2 PM with 5 incidents during that hour. The quietest period was 2am with no incidents reported.
Overnight (12–6 AM) saw 4 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 10, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 19, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 4. Afternoon was the busiest period overall.
Thursdays in Bellingham typically average 31 incidents. Yesterday's total of 37 is 6 above that 8-week average (21% higher).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 33.9 incidents per day, above the 30-day average of 31.3 — suggesting a busier-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
This Week Is Pacing Higher Than Last
Through Thursday (4 days), this week has recorded 144 incidents — 12% more than the 129 reported at the same point last week. If the pace holds, the week could finish well above last week’s total.
Drugs & Alcohol Up 367% This Week
Drugs & Alcohol incidents have risen sharply: 14 in the past 7 days compared to 3 the prior 7 days — a 367% increase. Today alone saw 3 drugs & alcohol incidents.
Unusually Busy for a Thursday
37 incidents is 21% above the 8-week Thursday average of 31. That's 6 more incidents than expected.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 37 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Thursday, February 5th, 2026. Published Friday, February 6th, 2026.
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What Happened in Bellingham on Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 37 incidents, up 19% from 31 the day before. 1 violent crime was reported, and officers made 11 arrests.
The most common incident type was Administrative, accounting for 17 of 37 reports (46% of total). The most active neighborhood was Meridian with 8 incidents.
Overall activity was 18% above the 30-day average of 31 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 7 categories. Administrative led with 17 incidents (46% of total), followed by Disorder with 6 and Traffic & Vehicles with 4.
Administrative alone accounted for more incidents than the next 3 categories combined, which totaled 13.
Trending: Drugs & Alcohol is up 367% over the past 7 days (14 incidents this week vs 3 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 67% from the prior day.
The most common violent offense was SHOTS FIRED with 1 of 1 incidents. Of 1 violent incidents, 0 resulted in an arrest — a 0% arrest rate.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:14 | SHOTS FIREDViolent | King Mountain | 4300 Block of Creston Way |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 11 arrests yesterday, involving 11 individuals.
Arrests accounted for 30% of all incidents. Of the 11 arrests, 3 were Traffic & Vehicles, 3 were Administrative, and 2 were Drugs & Alcohol. This is unchanged from the 11 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:35 | TRAFFIC STOP (Violation) | Traffic & Vehicles | South Bellingham |
| 00:55 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Meridian |
| 01:25 | TRAFFIC STOP (Violation) | Traffic & Vehicles | Meridian |
| 07:35 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Alcohol | Downtown |
| 09:29 | MALICIOUS MISCHIEF | Disorder | Roosevelt |
| 11:05 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Downtown |
| 12:35 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Meridian |
| 13:12 | THEFT | Theft & Burglary | Meridian |
| 13:38 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Alcohol | Downtown |
| 14:50 | THEFT | Theft & Burglary | Puget |
| 21:43 | TRAFFIC STOP (Violation) | Traffic & Vehicles | Cornwall Park |
Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 14 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Meridian had the highest activity with 8 incidents, followed by Downtown with 7 and Lettered Streets with 4.
1 specific location has appeared in the top 10 most active blocks for 4 or more of the last 7 days, including 800 Block of Lakeway Dr (4 of 7 days).
Explore all neighborhoods and their trends in Bellingham Neighborhood Safety. →
Hourly Breakdown
Activity in Bellingham yesterday peaked between 1 PM – 2 PM with 5 incidents during that hour. The quietest period was 2am with no incidents reported.
Overnight (12–6 AM) saw 4 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 10, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 19, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 4. Afternoon was the busiest period overall.
Thursdays in Bellingham typically average 31 incidents. Yesterday's total of 37 is 6 above that 8-week average (21% higher).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 33.9 incidents per day, above the 30-day average of 31.3 — suggesting a busier-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
This Week Is Pacing Higher Than Last
Through Thursday (4 days), this week has recorded 144 incidents — 12% more than the 129 reported at the same point last week. If the pace holds, the week could finish well above last week’s total.
Drugs & Alcohol Up 367% This Week
Drugs & Alcohol incidents have risen sharply: 14 in the past 7 days compared to 3 the prior 7 days — a 367% increase. Today alone saw 3 drugs & alcohol incidents.
Unusually Busy for a Thursday
37 incidents is 21% above the 8-week Thursday average of 31. That's 6 more incidents than expected.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 37 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Thursday, February 5th, 2026. Published Friday, February 6th, 2026.
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