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Bellingham, Washington: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.6 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Bellingham, close to the rate across Washington (2.8). The median household income is $66,755 and the median home value is $627,500. About 93,438 people live in Bellingham.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Bellingham?
In 2025 the Bellingham Police Department reported 252 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 2.6 per 1,000 people. That is close to the Washington rate (2.8), and 21% lower than the national rate (3.3). Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 3,153 (32.5 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 402 were reported, the count is down 37%.
| Offense (2025) | Bellingham count | Per 1,000 | Washington per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 252 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 26 | 0.27 | 0.38 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 53 | 0.55 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 173 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 3,153 | 32.5 | 19.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 393 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,680 | 27.7 | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 80 | 0.83 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Bellingham changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 402 | 4,818 | 2 |
| 2022 | 386 | 6,072 | 3 |
| 2023 | 313 | 3,984 | 1 |
| 2024 | 343 | 3,612 | 3 |
| 2025 | 252 | 3,153 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Bellingham Police Department's own reports.
How does Bellingham compare with Washington?
Households in Bellingham have a median income of $66,755 (Washington: $98,141). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $627,500, and half of renters pay more than $1,577 a month. About 93,438 people live on 28 square miles of land, roughly 3,314 per square mile. The city lies in Whatcom County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Bellingham | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,438 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $66,755 | $98,141 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $627,500 | $564,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,577 | $1,760 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 18.6% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 48.5% | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 44.6% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.1 | 38.3 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Bellingham?
Bellingham has 7 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 7 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Hannegan Road Detention Basin (28 ft) and St Clair Stormwater Detention Dam (20 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Whatcom County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Bellingham?
Bellingham city limits had 5 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Listed roads include 539 and 005. 2 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Bellingham?
Inside the city limits there are 26 public schools (2024-25) and 11 private schools (2023-24). 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 6 state parks or recreation areas: Bay View, Clark Island, Cone Island, Larrabee and Saddlebag Island and 1 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Bellingham
Gun shops
7 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Bellingham city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Bellingham Pawnshop LLC (Bellingham), Big 5 Sporting Goods #449 (Bellingham), Cash America Pawn (Bellingham), Miracle INC (Bellingham), Northwest Pawn (Bellingham), Sportsman's Warehouse #218 (Bellingham) and Walmart #2450 (Bellingham).
Liquor stores
3 liquor stores are on the map inside the Bellingham city limits: Bevmo! + Gopuff (Bellingham), Fairhaven Liquor & Wine (Bellingham) and Sunset Market (Bellingham).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Bellingham city limits: Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho-Bellingham Health center (Bellingham).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Bellingham?
In 2025, Bellingham had 2.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (252 reported), close to the Washington rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 32.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Bellingham?
$66,755 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $98,141 for Washington.
How much do homes cost in Bellingham?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $627,500 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $564,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Bellingham?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Whatcom County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Nearby cities
Marysville, WA (49 mi) · Everett, WA (56 mi) · Shoreline, WA (69 mi) · Kirkland, WA (74 mi) · Redmond, WA (76 mi) · Seattle, WA (79 mi)
More: Washington statewide numbers · county page: Whatcom County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Bellingham city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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