What Happened in Bellingham on Friday, June 12th, 2026
Yesterday in Bellingham, police responded to 36 incidents, up 9% from 33 the day before. 1 violent crime was reported, and officers made 3 arrests.
The most common incident type was Other Non-criminal, accounting for 8 of 36 reports (22% of total). The most active neighborhood was Downtown with 7 incidents.
Overall activity was 14% above the 30-day average of 32 incidents per day.
Incident Categories
Yesterday, Bellingham reported incidents across 8 categories. Other Non-criminal led with 8 incidents (22% of total), followed by Disorderly Behavior (Non-Physical) with 6 and Domestic Violence (no assault) with 4.
Graffiti — up 200% over the past 7 days (3 incidents this week vs 1 the prior week).
Incident Category Breakdown
Overview
Violent Crime
1 violent crime was reported in Bellingham yesterday, accounting for 3% of all incidents.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17:24 | ASSAULT - Felony | Meridian | 4000 Cordata Pkwy |
Arrests
Bellingham police made 3 arrests yesterday, involving 3 individuals. 1 arrest was related to violent incidents.
Arrests accounted for 8% of all incidents. Of the 3 arrests, 1 was Driving Under the Influence, 1 was Warrant Arrest, and 1 was Theft. This is down 40% from the 5 arrests the prior day.
| Time | Offense | Neighborhood | Block |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01:40 | DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE | York | 300 Block of Lakeway Dr |
| 16:08 | THEFT | Columbia | 2800 Block of Meridian St |
| 17:24 | ASSAULT - FelonyViolent | Meridian | 4000 Block of Cordata Pkwy |
Neighborhood Activity
Yesterday, incidents were reported across 12 neighborhoods in Bellingham. Downtown had the highest activity with 7 incidents, followed by Lettered Streets with 6 and Meridian with 5.
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 (4 of 7 days).
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Hourly Breakdown
Activity in Bellingham yesterday peaked between 2 PM – 3 PM with 7 incidents during that hour. The quietest period was 12am with no incidents reported.
Overnight (12–6 AM) saw 6 incidents, morning (6 AM–12 PM) had 7, afternoon (12–6 PM) had 20, and evening (6 PM–12 AM) had 3. Afternoon was the busiest period overall.
Fridays in Bellingham typically average 35 incidents. Yesterday's total of 36 is 1 incident above that 8-week average (4% higher).
How Does This Compare?
The 7-day rolling average is 34.1 incidents per day, above the 30-day average of 31.6 — suggesting a busier-than-normal stretch.
Key Patterns
Downtown: Most Active for 5 Straight Days
Downtown has been the most active neighborhood for 5 consecutive days. Today it logged 7 incidents (19% of the city total).
Court Order Violations Up 200% This Week
Court Order Violations incidents have risen sharply: 6 in the past 7 days compared to 2 the prior 7 days — a 200% increase.
Full Incident Log
This log contains all 36 incidents posted on BPD Activity Reports on Friday, June 12th, 2026.
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