What Happened in Bellingham on Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 47 incidents, down 23% from 61 the day before. 3 violent crimes were reported, and officers made 12 arrests.
The most common incident type was Other Non-criminal, accounting for 9 of 47 reports (19% of total). The most active neighborhood was Downtown with 10 incidents.
Activity was roughly in line with the 30-day average of 51 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 8 categories. Other Non-criminal led with 9 incidents (19% of total), followed by Theft with 5 and Disorderly Behavior (Non-Physical) with 4.
Trespass — up 400% over the past 7 days (5 incidents this week vs 1 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 6% of all incidents. This is up 50% from the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:06 | CHILD ABUSE | Lettered Streets | 2300 Broadway |
| 19:29 | ASSAULT - Felony | Cornwall Park | 2900 Squalicum Pkwy |
| 23:34 | ASSAULT - Misdemeanor | Sehome | 3600 Consolidation Ave |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 12 arrests yesterday, involving 12 individuals. 2 arrests were related to violent incidents.
Arrests accounted for 26% of all incidents. Of the 12 arrests, 4 were Warrant Arrest, 3 were Traffic Stops, and 2 were Driving Under the Influence. This is down 14% from the 14 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:56 | TRAFFIC STOP (Violation) | Traffic Stops | Cordata |
| 01:13 | DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE | Driving Under the Influence | Cordata |
| 07:15 | WARRANT ARREST | Warrant Arrest | Downtown |
| 10:11 | TRAFFIC STOP (Violation) | Traffic Stops | Roosevelt |
| 14:35 | THEFT | Theft | Meridian |
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Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 15 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Downtown had the highest activity with 10 incidents, followed by Sehome with 5 and Meridian with 5.
1 specific location has appeared in the top 10 most active blocks for 4 or more of the last 7 days, including 000 Bellis Fair Pkwy (4 of 7 days).
Explore all neighborhoods and their trends in Bellingham Neighborhood Safety. →
Hourly Breakdown
Activity in Bellingham yesterday peaked between 7 AM – 8 AM with 6 incidents during that hour. The quietest period was 3am with no incidents reported.
Overnight (12–6 AM) saw 7 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 13, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 15, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 12. Afternoon was the busiest period overall.
Thursdays in Bellingham typically average 48 incidents. Yesterday's total of 47 is 1 incident below that 8-week average (1% lower).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 50.4 incidents per day, below the 30-day average of 50.9 — suggesting a quieter-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
This Week Is Pacing Higher Than Last
Through Thursday (4 days), this week has recorded 217 incidents — 23% more than the 177 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 4 Straight Days
Downtown has been the most active neighborhood for 4 consecutive days. Today it logged 10 incidents (21% of the city total).
Trespass Up 400% This Week
Trespass incidents have risen sharply: 5 in the past 7 days compared to 1 the prior 7 days — a 400% increase.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 47 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Thursday, February 26th, 2026. Published Friday, February 27th, 2026.
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