What Happened in Bellingham on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 37 incidents, up 28% from 29 the day before. 2 violent crimes were reported, and officers made 7 arrests.
The most common incident type was Disorder, accounting for 9 of 37 reports (24% of total). The most active neighborhood was Downtown with 11 incidents.
Overall activity was 18% above the 30-day average of 31 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 8 categories. Disorder led with 9 incidents (24% of total), followed by Administrative with 8 and Drugs & Alcohol with 5.
Disorder and Administrative were virtually tied, separated by just 1 incident.
Trending: Drugs & Alcohol is up 90% over the past 7 days (19 incidents this week vs 10 the prior week).
Incident Category Breakdown
What's In “Administrative”▶
Overview
Violent Crime
2 violent crimes were reported in Bellingham yesterday, accounting for 5% 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 FIGHT with 1. Of 2 violent incidents, 0 resulted in an arrest — a 0% arrest rate.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:07 | ASSAULT - MisdemeanorViolent | Barkley | 3200 Block of Orleans St |
| 19:31 | FIGHTViolent | Cornwall Park | 800 Block of W Orchard Dr |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 7 arrests yesterday, involving 6 individuals.
Arrests accounted for 19% of all incidents. Of the 7 arrests, 2 were Administrative, 2 were Harassment & Threats, and 2 were Drugs & Alcohol. This is down 12% from the 8 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:58 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Roosevelt |
| 00:58 | OBSTRUCTING A LAW ENF OFFICER | Harassment & Threats | Roosevelt |
| 00:58 | OBSTRUCTING A LAW ENF OFFICER | Harassment & Threats | Roosevelt |
| 10:57 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Alcohol | Downtown |
| 11:00 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Alcohol | Downtown |
| 18:30 | TRAFFIC STOP (Violation) | Traffic & Vehicles | Meridian |
| 23:19 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Irongate |
Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 13 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Downtown had the highest activity with 11 incidents, followed by Meridian with 5 and Lettered Streets with 4.
Downtown accounted for 30% 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 3 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 15, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 13, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 6. Morning was the busiest period overall.
Tuesdays in Bellingham typically average 36 incidents. Yesterday's total of 37 is 1 above that 8-week average (2% higher).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 33.3 incidents per day, above the 30-day average of 31.4 — suggesting a busier-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
This Week Is Pacing Lower Than Last
Through Tuesday (2 days), this week has recorded 66 incidents — 13% fewer than the 76 reported at the same point last week. The current pace suggests this week may finish below last week.
Drugs & Alcohol Up 90% This Week
Drugs & Alcohol incidents have risen sharply: 19 in the past 7 days compared to 10 the prior 7 days — a 90% increase. Today alone saw 5 drugs & alcohol incidents.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 37 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026. Published Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.
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What Happened in Bellingham on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 37 incidents, up 28% from 29 the day before. 2 violent crimes were reported, and officers made 7 arrests.
The most common incident type was Disorder, accounting for 9 of 37 reports (24% of total). The most active neighborhood was Downtown with 11 incidents.
Overall activity was 18% above the 30-day average of 31 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 8 categories. Disorder led with 9 incidents (24% of total), followed by Administrative with 8 and Drugs & Alcohol with 5.
Disorder and Administrative were virtually tied, separated by just 1 incident.
Trending: Drugs & Alcohol is up 90% over the past 7 days (19 incidents this week vs 10 the prior week).
Incident Category Breakdown
What's In “Administrative”▶
Overview
Violent Crime
2 violent crimes were reported in Bellingham yesterday, accounting for 5% 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 FIGHT with 1. Of 2 violent incidents, 0 resulted in an arrest — a 0% arrest rate.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:07 | ASSAULT - MisdemeanorViolent | Barkley | 3200 Block of Orleans St |
| 19:31 | FIGHTViolent | Cornwall Park | 800 Block of W Orchard Dr |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 7 arrests yesterday, involving 6 individuals.
Arrests accounted for 19% of all incidents. Of the 7 arrests, 2 were Administrative, 2 were Harassment & Threats, and 2 were Drugs & Alcohol. This is down 12% from the 8 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:58 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Roosevelt |
| 00:58 | OBSTRUCTING A LAW ENF OFFICER | Harassment & Threats | Roosevelt |
| 00:58 | OBSTRUCTING A LAW ENF OFFICER | Harassment & Threats | Roosevelt |
| 10:57 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Alcohol | Downtown |
| 11:00 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Alcohol | Downtown |
| 18:30 | TRAFFIC STOP (Violation) | Traffic & Vehicles | Meridian |
| 23:19 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Irongate |
Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 13 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Downtown had the highest activity with 11 incidents, followed by Meridian with 5 and Lettered Streets with 4.
Downtown accounted for 30% 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 3 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 15, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 13, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 6. Morning was the busiest period overall.
Tuesdays in Bellingham typically average 36 incidents. Yesterday's total of 37 is 1 above that 8-week average (2% higher).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 33.3 incidents per day, above the 30-day average of 31.4 — suggesting a busier-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
This Week Is Pacing Lower Than Last
Through Tuesday (2 days), this week has recorded 66 incidents — 13% fewer than the 76 reported at the same point last week. The current pace suggests this week may finish below last week.
Drugs & Alcohol Up 90% This Week
Drugs & Alcohol incidents have risen sharply: 19 in the past 7 days compared to 10 the prior 7 days — a 90% increase. Today alone saw 5 drugs & alcohol incidents.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 37 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026. Published Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.
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