Sunday's late-night DUI surge shapes 32-incident day
Happy Monday, Bellingham!
Good morning! Yesterday brought a distinctive Sunday pattern to our streets, with 32 incidents clustering heavily in the Lettered Streets district. The day started with an unusual concentration of DUI arrests in the early morning hours, then settled into typical weekend rhythms before picking up again after dark. Most activity stayed non-violent, though our downtown core certainly kept officers moving.
At a Glance
The Lettered Streets district absorbed 13 of yesterday's 32 incidents, making it the clear focal point for Sunday's activity. Cornwall Park followed with six calls, mostly split between retail issues and residential welfare checks.
As we head into Monday evening, expect continued focus on downtown corridors where yesterday's sitting/lying violations occurred. The early week typically sees less vehicular enforcement than Sunday's surge, but downtown foot traffic patterns may mirror yesterday's midday uptick.
Category Breakdown
Yesterday's mix tells a story of weekend enforcement priorities, with vehicular incidents leading at nine calls—mostly DUI arrests that kept traffic units busy. The eight malicious incidents largely involved trespassing and sitting/lying violations, suggesting ongoing management of public spaces downtown.
The Lettered Streets saw most of the vehicular enforcement overnight, while Cornwall Park dealt with retail theft at Bellis Fair and welfare checks in residential areas. The midday hours brought a cluster of trespassing issues along Holly and Railroad, typical for a Sunday when downtown foot traffic picks up.
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Timeline Analysis
Yesterday followed a distinctive overnight-heavy pattern with a notable midday bump.
The early morning hours from midnight to 3 AM saw eight incidents, with six DUI arrests concentrated between 1 and 3 AM—mostly along Holly Street and nearby corridors. After a quiet stretch, activity picked up again around noon with four incidents between 11 AM and 1 PM, primarily trespassing and sitting/lying violations downtown. The evening brought another cluster around 8 PM, including welfare checks in Cornwall Park and Silver Beach.
Intel Briefs
Downtown Midday Activity
Yesterday's noon-hour cluster along Holly and Railroad suggests increased foot traffic enforcement. Business owners in these corridors should maintain vigilance during lunch hours today.
Late-Night DUI Enforcement
Sunday's early morning hours saw concentrated DUI arrests between 1-3 AM, particularly near Holly Street. Consider ride-share options if heading out tonight.
Cornwall Park Retail Alert
Bellis Fair area saw multiple theft and fraud incidents yesterday. Retailers should review weekend footage and maintain heightened awareness during today's shopping hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the "Other" category?
The "Other" category includes 3 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.