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Accessing public records in Bellingham, WA

Bellingham is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Whatcom County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Whatcom County Sheriff's Office and Bellingham Police Department.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Bellingham residents.

Washington State Department of Health: Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

Washington State Department of Corrections: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.

Washington State Department of Licensing: Manages records related to driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, and driving records.

Washington Secretary of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names.

In addition, Western Washington University. may contain records for residents of Bellingham.

Complete public record stats in Bellingham, WA

Crime rates in Bellingham, WA

Primary law enforecment agencies in Bellingham

Name Type County City
Whatcom County Sheriff's Office County Whatcom
Bellingham Police Department City Whatcom Bellingham
On average, overall crime occurs 42% more than the national average and is solved 41% of the time. In Bellingham, Larceny is committed at a per capita rate (3755 / 100k residents) which is 168% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Larceny occurred 3400 times per year. And Homicide occurs at a lower rate of -57% less than the national average.

Reporting Agency: Bellingham Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 193.1 | Last Year Count: 219 | 5-Year Average Count: 174.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 69.57%
Bellingham's per capita rate is -28% less than national rate.

-28%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 333.3 | Last Year Count: 378 | 5-Year Average Count: 301.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 59.91%
Bellingham's per capita rate is -12% less than national rate.

-12%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 102.7 | Last Year Count: 135 | 5-Year Average Count: 93 | Solved (5yr ave): 52.04%
Bellingham's per capita rate is 26% higher than national rate.

+26%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 15.2 | Last Year Count: 20 | 5-Year Average Count: 13.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 30.43%
Bellingham's per capita rate is 39% higher than national rate.

+39%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 2.7 | Last Year Count: 2 | 5-Year Average Count: 2.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 100%
Bellingham's per capita rate is -57% less than national rate.

-57%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 626.9 | Last Year Count: 801 | 5-Year Average Count: 567.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 27.13%
Bellingham's per capita rate is 132% higher than national rate.

+132%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 335.3 | Last Year Count: 493 | 5-Year Average Count: 303.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 10.47%
Bellingham's per capita rate is 19% higher than national rate.

+19%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 3755 | Last Year Count: 4764 | 5-Year Average Count: 3400 | Solved (5yr ave): 17.1%
Bellingham's per capita rate is 168% higher than national rate.

+168%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 34.9 | Last Year Count: 20 | 5-Year Average Count: 31.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 26.58%
Bellingham's per capita rate is -13% less than national rate.

-13%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 4717.2 | Last Year Count: 6058 | 5-Year Average Count: 4271.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 17.96%
Bellingham's per capita rate is 141% higher than national rate.

+141%

Income distribution in Bellingham, WA

The household income level of $5,000 To $10,000 is 85% more common than the national average, making up 4.5% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -24% less common than the national average, making up 13.2% of the population in Bellingham.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Bellingham is 23.99% higher than National Ave.)

3.9%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Bellingham is 85.43% higher than National Ave.)

4.5%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Bellingham is 16.33% higher than National Ave.)

4.5%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Bellingham is 18.01% higher than National Ave.)

4.3%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Bellingham is 12.03% higher than National Ave.)

4.3%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Bellingham is 3.89% higher than National Ave.)

8.1%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Bellingham is 18.18% higher than National Ave.)

12.8%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Bellingham is 13.15% higher than National Ave.)

18%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Bellingham is 3.69% higher than National Ave.)

12.6%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Bellingham is -12.68% less than National Ave.)

13.7%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Bellingham is -24.91% less than National Ave.)

13.2%

Education levels in Bellingham, WA

Colleges in Whatcom County

Name Type
Western Washington University University or College
The education level of Graduate Degree is 40% more common than the national average, making up 18.8% of the population. And the education level of Less Than Highschool is -50% less common than the national average, making up 5.4% of the population in Bellingham.

Less Than Highschool (Bellingham is -50.26% less than National Ave.)

5.4%

Highschool (Bellingham is -29.83% less than National Ave.)

17.1%

Some College (Bellingham is 15.04% higher than National Ave.)

31.2%

Bachelors (Bellingham is 34.06% higher than National Ave.)

27.5%

Graduate Degree (Bellingham is 40.62% higher than National Ave.)

18.8%

College Or Above (Bellingham is 36.65% higher than National Ave.)

46.3%

Stem Degree (Bellingham is 18.81% higher than National Ave.)

50.5%

Socioeconimics in Bellingham, WA

In Bellingham, the Poverty percent is 56% higher than the national average, making up 19.7% of the population. And Limited English percent is -63% lower than the national average, making up 1.9% of the population.

Married (Bellingham is -15.74% less than National Ave.)

37.6%

Divorced (Bellingham is -5.06% less than National Ave.)

11.6%

Never Married (Bellingham is 37.84% higher than National Ave.)

47%

Widowed (Bellingham is -26.32% less than National Ave.)

3.9%

Home Ownership (Bellingham is -21.91% less than National Ave.)

46.4%

Rent Burden (Bellingham is 18.79% higher than National Ave.)

35.6%

Labor Force Participation (Bellingham is 5.15% higher than National Ave.)

65.6%

Unemployment Rate (Bellingham is -9.3% less than National Ave.)

5.1%

Disabled (Bellingham is 0.92% higher than National Ave.)

12.1%

Poverty (Bellingham is 56.88% higher than National Ave.)

19.7%

Limited English (Bellingham is -63.78% less than National Ave.)

1.9%

Commute Time (Bellingham is -28.6% less than National Ave.)

18.4%

Health Uninsured (Bellingham is -41.61% less than National Ave.)

4.8%

Demograhics in Bellingham, WA

White (Bellingham is 29.64% higher than National Ave.)

81.9%

Hispanic (Bellingham is -51.02% less than National Ave.)

9.5%

Multiple (Bellingham is 3.71% higher than National Ave.)

7.4%

Asian (Bellingham is -9.42% less than National Ave.)

5.7%

Other (Bellingham is -56.62% less than National Ave.)

2.6%

Black (Bellingham is -89.76% less than National Ave.)

1.3%

Native (Bellingham is 21.72% higher than National Ave.)

0.9%

Pacific (Bellingham is -0.07% less than National Ave.)

0.2%

Age distribution in Bellingham, WA

Age Under 10 (Bellingham is -36.94% less than National Ave.)

7.4%

Age 10 To 19 (Bellingham is -10.31% less than National Ave.)

11.4%

Age 20s (Bellingham is 90.54% higher than National Ave.)

26%

Age 30s (Bellingham is -3.51% less than National Ave.)

12.9%

Age 40s (Bellingham is -6.84% less than National Ave.)

11.2%

Age 50s (Bellingham is -21.39% less than National Ave.)

9.7%

Age 60s (Bellingham is -0.01% less than National Ave.)

10.9%

Age 70s (Bellingham is 10.52% higher than National Ave.)

7.2%

Age Over 80 (Bellingham is -7.02% less than National Ave.)

3.4%

General info in Bellingham, WA

County Name Whatcom
Population 129,601
Population Proper 90,545
Density 1246.1
Age Median 33.50 (Bellingham is -9.28% less than National Ave.)
Family Size 2.76 (Bellingham is -12.19% less than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 53.40 (Bellingham is 2.18% higher than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 31,369.00 (Bellingham is -12.43% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 437,976.00 (Bellingham is 38.06% higher than National Ave.)
Rent Median 1,222.00 (Bellingham is -1.16% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 35.60 (Bellingham is 18.79% higher than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Bellingham and Whatcom County

Name Type County City
Whatcom County Sheriff's Office County Whatcom
Bellingham Police Department City Whatcom Bellingham
Blaine Police Department City Whatcom Blaine
Everson Police Department City Whatcom Everson
Ferndale Police Department City Whatcom Ferndale
Lynden Police Department City Whatcom Lynden
Sumas Police Department City Whatcom Sumas
Western Washington University University or College Whatcom

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