What Happened in Bellingham on Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 39 incidents, down 32% from 57 the day before. 4 violent crimes were reported, and officers made 10 arrests.
The most common incident type was Graffiti, accounting for 6 of 39 reports (15% of total). The most active neighborhood was Downtown with 9 incidents.
Overall activity was 22% below the 30-day average of 50 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 8 categories. Graffiti led with 6 incidents (15% of total), followed by Theft with 4 and Behavioral Health with 4.
Vehicle Related — up 600% over the past 7 days (7 incidents this week vs 1 the prior week).
Incident Category Breakdown
What's in “Other Non-criminal”?
Overview
Violent Crime
4 violent crimes were reported in Bellingham yesterday, accounting for 10% of all incidents. This is down 33% from the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01:05 | ASSAULT - Misdemeanor | Roosevelt | 2600 Undine St |
| 16:58 | ROBBERY | Meridian | 300 E Bellis Fair Pkwy |
| 18:18 | BURGLARY | Birchwood | 1400 Birchwood Ave |
| 19:27 | SHOTS FIRED | Birchwood | 1000 Squalicum Way |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 10 arrests yesterday, involving 10 individuals. 2 arrests were related to violent incidents.
Arrests accounted for 26% of all incidents. Of the 10 arrests, 3 were Traffic Stops, 2 were Warrant Arrest, and 1 was Assault — Misdemeanor. This is down 29% from the 14 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01:05 | ASSAULT - Misdemeanor | Assault — MisdemeanorViolent | Roosevelt |
| 12:15 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Narcotics | Downtown |
| 13:51 | THEFT | Theft | Columbia |
| 16:58 | ROBBERY | RobberyViolent | Meridian |
| 20:00 | TRAFFIC STOP (Violation) | Traffic Stops | Happy Valley |
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Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 13 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Downtown had the highest activity with 9 incidents, followed by Meridian with 7 and Birchwood with 4.
2 specific locations have appeared in the top 10 most active blocks for 4 or more of the last 7 days, including 500 Grand Ave (5 of 7 days).
Explore all neighborhoods and their trends in Bellingham Neighborhood Safety. →
Hourly Breakdown
Activity in Bellingham yesterday peaked between 4 PM – 5 PM with 8 incidents during that hour. The quietest period was 12am with no incidents reported.
Overnight (12–6 AM) saw 3 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 6, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 12, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 18. Evening was the busiest period overall.
Sundays in Bellingham typically average 38 incidents. Yesterday's total of 39 is 1 incident above that 8-week average (3% higher).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 59.1 incidents per day, above the 30-day average of 50.2 — suggesting a busier-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
This Week Is Pacing Higher Than Last
Through Sunday (7 days), this week has recorded 399 incidents — 21% more than the 331 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 6 Straight Days
Downtown has been the most active neighborhood for 6 consecutive days. Today it logged 9 incidents (23% of the city total).
Vehicle Related Up 600% This Week
Vehicle Related incidents have risen sharply: 7 in the past 7 days compared to 1 the prior 7 days — a 600% increase.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 39 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Sunday, February 8th, 2026. Published Monday, February 9th, 2026.
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