What Happened in Bellingham on Friday, February 27th, 2026
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 49 incidents, up 17% from 42 the day before. 5 violent crimes were reported, and officers made 9 arrests.
The most common incident type was Administrative, accounting for 13 of 49 reports (27% of total). The most active neighborhood was Meridian with 9 incidents.
Overall activity was 54% above the 30-day average of 32 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 8 categories. Administrative led with 13 incidents (27% of total), followed by Disorder with 9 and Theft & Burglary with 5.
Trending: Domestic & Family is up 250% over the past 7 days (14 incidents this week vs 4 the prior week).
Incident Category Breakdown
What's In “Administrative”▶
Overview
Violent Crime
5 violent crimes were reported in Bellingham yesterday, accounting for 10% of all incidents. This is unchanged from the prior day.
The most common violent offense was ASSAULT - Misdemeanor with 2 of 5 incidents, followed by FIGHT with 1. Of 5 violent incidents, 2 resulted in an arrest — a 40% arrest rate.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:56 | FIGHTViolent | Cordata | 4800 Block of Cordata Pkwy |
| 10:12 | ASSAULT - FelonyViolent | Columbia | 3200 Block of Northwest Ave |
| 13:23 | ASSAULT - MisdemeanorViolent | Lettered Streets | 1300 Block of F St |
| 13:50 | ASSAULT - MisdemeanorViolent | Downtown | 1500 Block of Cornwall Ave |
| 22:04 | RECKLESS ENDANGERMENTViolent | Meridian | 3900 Block of Northwest Ave |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 9 arrests yesterday, involving 8 individuals. 2 arrests were related to violent incidents.
Arrests accounted for 18% of all incidents. Of the 9 arrests, 2 were Administrative, 2 were Drugs & Alcohol, and 2 were Assault & Violence. This is down 25% from the 12 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01:22 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Puget |
| 01:22 | DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE | Traffic & Vehicles | Puget |
| 08:15 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Alcohol | Downtown |
| 09:18 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Alcohol | York |
| 12:10 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Lettered Streets |
| 13:23 | ASSAULT - Misdemeanor | Assault & ViolenceViolent | Lettered Streets |
| 13:50 | ASSAULT - Misdemeanor | Assault & ViolenceViolent | Downtown |
| 14:36 | VEHICLE PROWL | Theft & Burglary | Meridian |
| 20:27 | HARASSMENT | Harassment & Threats | Meridian |
Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 19 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Meridian had the highest activity with 9 incidents, followed by Downtown with 8 and Cordata with 4.
Explore all neighborhoods and their trends in Bellingham Neighborhood Safety. →
Hourly Breakdown
Activity in Bellingham yesterday peaked between 12 PM – 1 PM with 5 incidents during that hour. The quietest period was 12am with no incidents reported.
Overnight (12–6 AM) saw 5 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 13, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 17, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 14. Afternoon was the busiest period overall.
Fridays in Bellingham typically average 31 incidents. Yesterday's total of 49 is 18 above that 8-week average (58% higher).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 31.7 incidents per day, below the 30-day average of 31.8 — suggesting a quieter-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
30-Day High: 49 Incidents
Today's 49 incidents is the highest single-day count in the past 30 days. The 30-day average is 32 per day — today is 53% above that baseline. Prior to today, the last time the count was this high was 60 days ago.
This Week Is Pacing Higher Than Last
Through Friday (5 days), this week has recorded 202 incidents — 57% 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.
Domestic & Family Up 250% This Week
Domestic & Family incidents have risen sharply: 14 in the past 7 days compared to 4 the prior 7 days — a 250% increase. Today alone saw 3 domestic & family incidents.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 49 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Friday, February 27th, 2026. Published Saturday, February 28th, 2026.
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What Happened in Bellingham on Friday, February 27th, 2026
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 49 incidents, up 17% from 42 the day before. 5 violent crimes were reported, and officers made 9 arrests.
The most common incident type was Administrative, accounting for 13 of 49 reports (27% of total). The most active neighborhood was Meridian with 9 incidents.
Overall activity was 54% above the 30-day average of 32 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 8 categories. Administrative led with 13 incidents (27% of total), followed by Disorder with 9 and Theft & Burglary with 5.
Trending: Domestic & Family is up 250% over the past 7 days (14 incidents this week vs 4 the prior week).
Incident Category Breakdown
What's In “Administrative”▶
Overview
Violent Crime
5 violent crimes were reported in Bellingham yesterday, accounting for 10% of all incidents. This is unchanged from the prior day.
The most common violent offense was ASSAULT - Misdemeanor with 2 of 5 incidents, followed by FIGHT with 1. Of 5 violent incidents, 2 resulted in an arrest — a 40% arrest rate.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:56 | FIGHTViolent | Cordata | 4800 Block of Cordata Pkwy |
| 10:12 | ASSAULT - FelonyViolent | Columbia | 3200 Block of Northwest Ave |
| 13:23 | ASSAULT - MisdemeanorViolent | Lettered Streets | 1300 Block of F St |
| 13:50 | ASSAULT - MisdemeanorViolent | Downtown | 1500 Block of Cornwall Ave |
| 22:04 | RECKLESS ENDANGERMENTViolent | Meridian | 3900 Block of Northwest Ave |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 9 arrests yesterday, involving 8 individuals. 2 arrests were related to violent incidents.
Arrests accounted for 18% of all incidents. Of the 9 arrests, 2 were Administrative, 2 were Drugs & Alcohol, and 2 were Assault & Violence. This is down 25% from the 12 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01:22 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Puget |
| 01:22 | DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE | Traffic & Vehicles | Puget |
| 08:15 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Alcohol | Downtown |
| 09:18 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Drugs & Alcohol | York |
| 12:10 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Lettered Streets |
| 13:23 | ASSAULT - Misdemeanor | Assault & ViolenceViolent | Lettered Streets |
| 13:50 | ASSAULT - Misdemeanor | Assault & ViolenceViolent | Downtown |
| 14:36 | VEHICLE PROWL | Theft & Burglary | Meridian |
| 20:27 | HARASSMENT | Harassment & Threats | Meridian |
Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 19 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Meridian had the highest activity with 9 incidents, followed by Downtown with 8 and Cordata with 4.
Explore all neighborhoods and their trends in Bellingham Neighborhood Safety. →
Hourly Breakdown
Activity in Bellingham yesterday peaked between 12 PM – 1 PM with 5 incidents during that hour. The quietest period was 12am with no incidents reported.
Overnight (12–6 AM) saw 5 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 13, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 17, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 14. Afternoon was the busiest period overall.
Fridays in Bellingham typically average 31 incidents. Yesterday's total of 49 is 18 above that 8-week average (58% higher).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 31.7 incidents per day, below the 30-day average of 31.8 — suggesting a quieter-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
30-Day High: 49 Incidents
Today's 49 incidents is the highest single-day count in the past 30 days. The 30-day average is 32 per day — today is 53% above that baseline. Prior to today, the last time the count was this high was 60 days ago.
This Week Is Pacing Higher Than Last
Through Friday (5 days), this week has recorded 202 incidents — 57% 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.
Domestic & Family Up 250% This Week
Domestic & Family incidents have risen sharply: 14 in the past 7 days compared to 4 the prior 7 days — a 250% increase. Today alone saw 3 domestic & family incidents.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 49 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Friday, February 27th, 2026. Published Saturday, February 28th, 2026.
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