Birchwood
Police activity and safety statistics for Birchwood neighborhood in Bellingham, WA.
Birchwood at a Glance
Birchwood recorded 75 police incidents over the past 30 days, significantly above Bellingham's neighborhood average of 38. 81% of incidents were non-violent, with Welfare being the most common type of police activity. Activity is trending up 55% compared to the previous 30-day period. Wednesdays around 11 AM typically see the highest activity in this Bellingham neighborhood.
Category Breakdown
Welfare accounts for 23% of all incidents in Birchwood, followed by Malicious at 21%. This breakdown helps identify the most common types of police calls in Bellingham's Birchwood neighborhood.
Recent Incidents
These are the most recent police calls in Birchwood. Welfare incidents are most common in this Bellingham neighborhood.
SUICIDE - Attempt/Threat
Case ##26B20661
MISSING PERSON
Case ##26B20720
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Case ##26B20502
MISSING PERSON
Case ##26B20333
WELFARE CHECK
Case ##26B20332
How Birchwood Compares
Birchwood sees 97% more police activity than the average Bellingham neighborhood. With 947 total incidents across 25 neighborhoods, Bellingham averages 38 incidents per neighborhood monthly. Among nearby Bellingham neighborhoods (Cordata, Meridian, Puget), Birchwood is #2 in activity.
About Birchwood
Neighborhood Overview
Neighborhood in northwest Bellingham near Bellingham Bay
Official City of Bellingham page