Bellingham · May 23, 2026

What happened in Bellingham on Saturday, May 23rd

On Saturday, Bellingham police fielded 219 calls for service, most clearing without a report. Officers filed 13 incident reports, 22 fewer than the day before (63%); none were violent and 4 ended in arrest.

Saturday's reports roll up into 5 category families. Persons in Need led with 4 reports (31%), ahead of violent & person crimes (3) and operations & administrative (3). The most common single category was Behavioral Health (4).

The largest category families by share of activity, each with its top categories.

Incidents spread across 9 neighborhoods. Meridian led with 4 incidents, 31% of the citywide total.

The most active neighborhoods by total incidents.

Activity peaked between 2 AM–3 AM with 2 incidents.

Reported incidents by hour of day, with the busiest hour highlighted.

The complete Bellingham log for May 23, 2026, straight from official records. It lists 13 police incidents (4 ending in arrest).

1:53 AMMay 23Domestic Dispute (No Assault)1300 RAILROAD AVEDowntown

2:52 AMMay 23Domestic Dispute (No Assault)1700 E MAPLE STPuget

2:53 AMMay 23Driving Under The Influence200 W HOLLY STDowntown

3:36 AMMay 23Assault - Misdemeanor100 HAWTHORN RDEdgemoor

4:45 AMMay 23Behavioral Health2500 MICHIGAN STRoosevelt

9:29 AMMay 23Welfare Check2600 ALDERWOOD AVEBirchwood

11:28 AMMay 23Behavioral Health1000 N FOREST STSehome

2:58 PMMay 23Civil Case4100 HANNEGAN RDIrongate

3:15 PMMay 23Neighborhood Dispute4100 DEEMER RDMeridian

5:35 PMMay 23Warrant Arrest4300 MERIDIAN STMeridian

7:06 PMMay 23Suicide - Attempt/threat1500 FRANKLIN STYork

8:57 PMMay 23Burglary300 E BELLIS FAIR PKWYMeridian

11:03 PMMay 23Theft4400 MERIDIAN STMeridian

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Showing 5 of 13 events. Events posted on BPD activity reports for Saturday, May 23, 2026.