Tuesday's midday surge: 36 calls, Lettered Streets busiest
Happy Wednesday, Bellingham!
Yesterday brought a moderate Tuesday to Bellingham with 36 incidents, clustering heavily around the late morning hours. The Lettered Streets neighborhood carried more than a third of the city's activity, while investigations and welfare checks dominated the day's work. It's the kind of Tuesday that keeps services steady without overwhelming them—busy enough to notice, calm enough to manage.
At a Glance
With investigations and welfare checks comprising nearly half of yesterday's incidents, it was a day of checking in rather than cracking down. The three assaults and four malicious incidents kept officers alert, but the overall tone remained administrative.
Today's midweek rhythm should mirror yesterday's pattern—expect increased activity through the late morning downtown, with welfare checks likely as temperatures hold steady. Evening hours typically stay quiet midweek, though the Meridian corridor may see its usual retail activity.
Category Breakdown
Yesterday's mix shows a city dealing primarily with administrative and support matters—investigations leading the count at nine, followed closely by welfare checks at seven. This pattern suggests officers spent much of their time on follow-ups, documentation, and checking on vulnerable residents rather than responding to active crimes.
The Lettered Streets saw the bulk of this investigative work, with suspicious circumstances reported along Railroad and State corridors. Narcotics activity concentrated in the late morning hours between Prospect and Champion, while welfare checks spread across campus and Sunnyland throughout the day.
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Timeline Analysis
Yesterday built steadily from dawn to a pronounced midday peak.
The 10 AM hour saw yesterday's highest concentration with seven incidents, part of a busy 9-11 AM window that accounted for ten total calls. The Lettered Streets bore the brunt of this morning surge, with activity along Prospect, Champion, and Lottie. After 3 PM, things scattered—Cornwall Park, Sunnyland, and Silver Beach each saw isolated incidents through the evening hours.
Intel Briefs
Late Morning Downtown
Yesterday's 9-11 AM surge centered on the Lettered Streets. Businesses along Railroad and State should maintain awareness during these peak hours today.
Welfare Check Patterns
Seven welfare checks yesterday spread across Sunnyland, WWU, and the Lettered Streets. Community members can help by checking on neighbors, especially in areas seeing repeated calls.
Evening Quiet Zones
After 5 PM yesterday, most neighborhoods outside downtown stayed remarkably quiet. Tonight should follow suit—a good opportunity for evening errands in Cornwall Park or Birchwood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the "Other" category?
The "Other" category includes 4 incidents that don't fit into our main categories. Here's the breakdown:
Where does this data come from?
All incident data is sourced directly from the official Bellingham Police Department Daily Activity Log. We aggregate and analyze this public information to provide community insights. Our data is updated daily and reflects only what the department publicly reports.