What Happened in Bellingham on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 59 incidents, up 9% from 54 the day before. 3 violent crimes were reported, and officers made 8 arrests.
The most common incident type was Other Non-criminal, accounting for 13 of 59 reports (22% of total). The most active neighborhood was Downtown with 13 incidents.
Overall activity was 17% above the 30-day average of 50 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 8 categories. Other Non-criminal led with 13 incidents (22% of total), followed by Disorderly Behavior (Non-Physical) with 10 and Domestic Violence (no assault) with 6.
Drugs & Narcotics — up 167% over the past 7 days (24 incidents this week vs 9 the prior week).
Incident Category Breakdown
What's in “Other Non-criminal”?
Overview
Violent Crime
3 violent crimes were reported in Bellingham yesterday, accounting for 5% of all incidents. This is up 200% from the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:07 | ASSAULT - Misdemeanor | Barkley | 3200 Orleans St |
| 19:19 | WEAPON VIOLATIONS | Meridian | 4700 Meridian St |
| 21:38 | ASSAULT - Felony | Barkley | 3200 Racine St |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 8 arrests yesterday, involving 8 individuals. 1 arrest was related to violent incidents.
Arrests accounted for 14% of all incidents. Of the 8 arrests, 3 were Other Criminal, 2 were Warrant Arrest, and 2 were Drugs & Narcotics. This is down 20% from the 10 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:58 | OBSTRUCTING A LAW ENF OFFICER | Other Criminal | Roosevelt |
| 00:58 | OBSTRUCTING A LAW ENF OFFICER | Other Criminal | Roosevelt |
| 10:57 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Narcotics | Downtown |
| 11:00 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Narcotics | Downtown |
| 18:30 | TRAFFIC STOP (Violation) | Traffic Stops | Meridian |
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Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 15 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Downtown had the highest activity with 13 incidents, followed by Meridian with 8 and Roosevelt with 6.
3 specific locations have appeared in the top 10 most active blocks for 4 or more of the last 7 days, including 4400 Meridian St (4 of 7 days).
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Hourly Breakdown
Activity in Bellingham yesterday peaked between 10 AM – 11 AM with 6 incidents during that hour. The quietest period was 2am with no incidents reported.
Overnight (12–6 AM) saw 7 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 19, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 19, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 14. Morning was the busiest period overall.
Tuesdays in Bellingham typically average 47 incidents. Yesterday's total of 59 is 12 incidents above that 8-week average (25% higher).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 56.1 incidents per day, above the 30-day average of 50.3 — suggesting a busier-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
Downtown: Most Active for 8 Straight Days
Downtown has been the most active neighborhood for 8 consecutive days. Today it logged 13 incidents (22% of the city total).
Drugs & Narcotics Up 167% This Week
Drugs & Narcotics incidents have risen sharply: 24 in the past 7 days compared to 9 the prior 7 days — a 167% increase. Today alone saw 4 drugs & narcotics incidents.
Unusually Busy for a Tuesday
59 incidents is 25% above the 8-week Tuesday average of 47. That's 12 more incidents than expected. This marks 2 consecutive days above the rolling average.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 59 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026. Published Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.
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