What Happened in Bellingham on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 39 incidents, down 7% from 42 the day before. 1 violent crime was reported, and officers made 4 arrests.
The most common incident type was Other Non-criminal, accounting for 11 of 39 reports (28% of total). The most active neighborhood was Downtown with 6 incidents.
Overall activity was 19% below the 30-day average of 48 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 8 categories. Other Non-criminal led with 11 incidents (28% of total), followed by Behavioral Health with 5 and Theft with 4.
Vehicle Prowl — up 125% over the past 7 days (9 incidents this week vs 4 the prior week).
Incident Category Breakdown
What's in “Other Non-criminal”?
Overview
Violent Crime
1 violent crime was reported in Bellingham yesterday, accounting for 3% of all incidents. This is down 67% from the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02:16 | BURGLARY | King Mountain | 4400 Blackstone Way |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 4 arrests yesterday, involving 4 individuals.
Arrests accounted for 10% of all incidents. Of the 4 arrests, 1 was Other Criminal, 1 was Traffic Stops, and 1 was Driving Under the Influence. This is down 50% from the 8 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:17 | MALICIOUS MISCHIEF | Other Criminal | Sehome |
| 08:45 | TRAFFIC STOP (Violation) | Traffic Stops | Birchwood |
| 19:14 | DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE | Driving Under the Influence | Sunnyland |
| 21:26 | WARRANT ARREST | Warrant Arrest | Meridian |
Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 16 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Downtown had the highest activity with 6 incidents, followed by Lettered Streets with 5 and Columbia 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).
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Hourly Breakdown
Activity in Bellingham yesterday peaked between 8 AM – 9 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 14, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 10, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 12. Morning was the busiest period overall.
Tuesdays in Bellingham typically average 52 incidents. Yesterday's total of 39 is 13 incidents below that 8-week average (24% lower).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 46.7 incidents per day, below the 30-day average of 48.4 — suggesting a quieter-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
This Week Is Pacing Lower Than Last
Through Tuesday (2 days), this week has recorded 81 incidents — 21% fewer than the 103 reported at the same point last week. The current pace suggests this week may finish below last week.
Downtown: Most Active for 7 Straight Days
Downtown has been the most active neighborhood for 7 consecutive days. Today it logged 6 incidents (15% of the city total).
Vehicle Prowl Up 125% This Week
Vehicle Prowl incidents have risen sharply: 9 in the past 7 days compared to 4 the prior 7 days — a 125% increase.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 39 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026. Published Wednesday, March 11th, 2026.
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