What Happened in Bellingham on Friday, March 13th, 2026
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 31 incidents, down 21% from 39 the day before. 4 violent crimes were reported, and officers made 6 arrests.
The most common incident type was Administrative, accounting for 10 of 31 reports (32% of total). The most active neighborhood was Birchwood with 5 incidents.
Activity was roughly in line with the 30-day average of 33 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 8 categories. Administrative led with 10 incidents (32% of total), followed by Disorder with 5 and Behavioral Health with 5.
Administrative alone accounted for more incidents than the next 3 categories combined, which totaled 13.
Trending: Fraud & Financial is up 100% over the past 7 days (4 incidents this week vs 2 the prior week).
Incident Category Breakdown
What's In “Administrative”▶
Overview
Violent Crime
4 violent crimes were reported in Bellingham yesterday, accounting for 13% of all incidents. This is up 100% from the prior day.
The most common violent offense was ASSAULT - Felony with 2 of 4 incidents, followed by ASSAULT - Misdemeanor with 1. Of 4 violent incidents, 2 resulted in an arrest — a 50% arrest rate.
2 of 4 violent incidents occurred in Cornwall Park, making it the focal point for violent activity.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01:01 | ASSAULT - FelonyViolent | Cornwall Park | 2900 Block of Squalicum Pkwy |
| 03:25 | ASSAULT - MisdemeanorViolent | Cornwall Park | 2900 Block of Squalicum Pkwy |
| 10:24 | COLLISION - HIT & RUNViolent | Meridian | 100 Block of E Mcleod Rd |
| 22:57 | ASSAULT - FelonyViolent | Downtown | 200 Block of E Holly St |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 6 arrests yesterday, involving 6 individuals. 2 arrests were related to violent incidents.
Arrests accounted for 19% of all incidents. Of the 6 arrests, 3 were Administrative, 2 were Assault & Violence, and 1 was Theft & Burglary. This is down 25% from the 8 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01:01 | ASSAULT - Felony | Assault & ViolenceViolent | Cornwall Park |
| 03:25 | ASSAULT - Misdemeanor | Assault & ViolenceViolent | Cornwall Park |
| 13:24 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Lettered Streets |
| 17:30 | THEFT | Theft & Burglary | Puget |
| 23:39 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Birchwood |
| 23:49 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Birchwood |
Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 15 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Birchwood had the highest activity with 5 incidents, followed by Downtown with 4 and Meridian with 4.
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 (6 of 7 days).
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Hourly Breakdown
Activity in Bellingham yesterday peaked between 5 PM – 6 PM with 4 incidents during that hour. The quietest period was 4am with no incidents reported.
Overnight (12–6 AM) saw 6 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 6, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 7, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 12. Evening was the busiest period overall.
Fridays in Bellingham typically average 32 incidents. Yesterday's total of 31 is 1 below that 8-week average (3% lower).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 29.1 incidents per day, below the 30-day average of 32.7 — suggesting a quieter-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
This Week Is Pacing Lower Than Last
Through Friday (5 days), this week has recorded 153 incidents — 18% fewer than the 186 reported at the same point last week. The current pace suggests this week may finish below last week.
Domestic & Family Up 50% This Week
Domestic & Family incidents have risen sharply: 12 in the past 7 days compared to 8 the prior 7 days — a 50% increase. Today alone saw 2 domestic & family incidents.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 31 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Friday, March 13th, 2026. Published Saturday, March 14th, 2026.
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What Happened in Bellingham on Friday, March 13th, 2026
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 31 incidents, down 21% from 39 the day before. 4 violent crimes were reported, and officers made 6 arrests.
The most common incident type was Administrative, accounting for 10 of 31 reports (32% of total). The most active neighborhood was Birchwood with 5 incidents.
Activity was roughly in line with the 30-day average of 33 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 8 categories. Administrative led with 10 incidents (32% of total), followed by Disorder with 5 and Behavioral Health with 5.
Administrative alone accounted for more incidents than the next 3 categories combined, which totaled 13.
Trending: Fraud & Financial is up 100% over the past 7 days (4 incidents this week vs 2 the prior week).
Incident Category Breakdown
What's In “Administrative”▶
Overview
Violent Crime
4 violent crimes were reported in Bellingham yesterday, accounting for 13% of all incidents. This is up 100% from the prior day.
The most common violent offense was ASSAULT - Felony with 2 of 4 incidents, followed by ASSAULT - Misdemeanor with 1. Of 4 violent incidents, 2 resulted in an arrest — a 50% arrest rate.
2 of 4 violent incidents occurred in Cornwall Park, making it the focal point for violent activity.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01:01 | ASSAULT - FelonyViolent | Cornwall Park | 2900 Block of Squalicum Pkwy |
| 03:25 | ASSAULT - MisdemeanorViolent | Cornwall Park | 2900 Block of Squalicum Pkwy |
| 10:24 | COLLISION - HIT & RUNViolent | Meridian | 100 Block of E Mcleod Rd |
| 22:57 | ASSAULT - FelonyViolent | Downtown | 200 Block of E Holly St |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 6 arrests yesterday, involving 6 individuals. 2 arrests were related to violent incidents.
Arrests accounted for 19% of all incidents. Of the 6 arrests, 3 were Administrative, 2 were Assault & Violence, and 1 was Theft & Burglary. This is down 25% from the 8 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Category | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01:01 | ASSAULT - Felony | Assault & ViolenceViolent | Cornwall Park |
| 03:25 | ASSAULT - Misdemeanor | Assault & ViolenceViolent | Cornwall Park |
| 13:24 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Lettered Streets |
| 17:30 | THEFT | Theft & Burglary | Puget |
| 23:39 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Birchwood |
| 23:49 | WARRANT ARREST | Administrative | Birchwood |
Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 15 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Birchwood had the highest activity with 5 incidents, followed by Downtown with 4 and Meridian with 4.
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 (6 of 7 days).
Explore all neighborhoods and their trends in Bellingham Neighborhood Safety. →
Hourly Breakdown
Activity in Bellingham yesterday peaked between 5 PM – 6 PM with 4 incidents during that hour. The quietest period was 4am with no incidents reported.
Overnight (12–6 AM) saw 6 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 6, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 7, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 12. Evening was the busiest period overall.
Fridays in Bellingham typically average 32 incidents. Yesterday's total of 31 is 1 below that 8-week average (3% lower).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 29.1 incidents per day, below the 30-day average of 32.7 — suggesting a quieter-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
This Week Is Pacing Lower Than Last
Through Friday (5 days), this week has recorded 153 incidents — 18% fewer than the 186 reported at the same point last week. The current pace suggests this week may finish below last week.
Domestic & Family Up 50% This Week
Domestic & Family incidents have risen sharply: 12 in the past 7 days compared to 8 the prior 7 days — a 50% increase. Today alone saw 2 domestic & family incidents.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 31 incidents reported to the Bellingham Police Department on Friday, March 13th, 2026. Published Saturday, March 14th, 2026.
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