What Happened in Bellingham on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 39 incidents, down 11% from 44 the day before. 3 violent crimes were reported, and officers made 6 arrests.
The most common incident type was Other Non-criminal, accounting for 9 of 39 reports (23% of total). The most active neighborhood was Downtown with 10 incidents.
Overall activity was 14% below the 30-day average of 45 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 8 categories. Other Non-criminal led with 9 incidents (23% of total), followed by Disorderly Behavior (Non-Physical) with 5 and Suspicious Circumstance with 5.
Assault — Misdemeanor — up 125% over the past 7 days (9 incidents this week vs 4 the prior week).
Incident Category Breakdown
Overview
Violent Crime
3 violent crimes were reported in Bellingham yesterday, accounting for 8% of all incidents. This is up 200% from the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:02 | ASSAULT - Felony | Birchwood | 2800 W Maplewood Ave |
| 08:11 | BURGLARY | Roosevelt | 2300 Queen St |
| 16:33 | ASSAULT - Misdemeanor | Downtown | 1300 Bay St |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 6 arrests yesterday, involving 6 individuals. 2 arrests were related to violent incidents.
Arrests accounted for 15% of all incidents. Of the 6 arrests, 2 were Warrant Arrest, 2 were Drugs & Narcotics, and 1 was Assault — Felony. This is down 60% from the 15 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:02 | ASSAULT - FelonyViolent | Birchwood | 2800 Block of W Maplewood Ave |
| 07:20 | WARRANT ARREST | Downtown | 1300 Block of Cornwall Ave |
| 08:11 | BURGLARYViolent | Roosevelt | 2300 Block of Queen St |
| 08:26 | TRAFFIC STOP (Violation) | Roosevelt | 1200 Block of Barkley Blvd |
| 09:29 | DRUG - NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS | Downtown | 100 Block of E Magnolia St |
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Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 11 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Downtown had the highest activity with 10 incidents, followed by Birchwood with 6 and Roosevelt with 5.
Downtown accounted for 26% of all incidents — a quarter or more of the city's activity in a single neighborhood.
1 specific location has 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).
Explore all neighborhoods and their trends in Bellingham Neighborhood Safety. →
Hourly Breakdown
Activity in Bellingham yesterday peaked between 8 AM – 9 AM with 8 incidents during that hour. The quietest period was 1am with no incidents reported.
Overnight (12–6 AM) saw 1 incident, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 20, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 14, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 4. Morning was the busiest period overall.
Wednesdays in Bellingham typically average 54 incidents. Yesterday's total of 39 is 15 incidents below that 8-week average (28% lower).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 36.7 incidents per day, below the 30-day average of 45.3 — suggesting a quieter-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
This Week Is Pacing Lower Than Last
Through Wednesday (3 days), this week has recorded 107 incidents — 12% fewer than the 121 reported at the same point last week. The current pace suggests this week may finish below last week.
Downtown: Most Active for 4 Straight Days
Downtown has been the most active neighborhood for 4 consecutive days. Today it logged 10 incidents (26% of the city total).
Assault — Misdemeanor Up 125% This Week
Assault — Misdemeanor 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 posted on BPD Activity Reports on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026.
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