Based on 9 local experiences
Based on 9 local experiences
victoria
Bellingham is pretty safe, but some strangers look dangerous. I walked alone, made grocery shopping alone, and i felt safe enough. Bellingham is a clean city. I would definitely recommend staying in this city.
Posted: August 4, 2025Bellingham is relatively safe as long as you use common sense. There are worse areas where crime and theft are more, but mostly its safe against violent crimes. Theft is relatively common, but most people arent going to assault you.
Posted: June 14, 2025Bellingham is a pretty small city, it’s a college town so it’s got a younger age group kind of crowd. But a lot happens but sometimes it would be a good idea to not walk alone late at night downtown. Otherwise the town is pretty safe and not much happens.
Posted: April 29, 2025Emma
Bellingham is a super safe city. Never experienced any problems and I’ve lived here almost all my life! Just have a good sense of awareness like you would in any city. But there are no major issues to be aware of, maybe other than drug use on some street corners and alleys.
Posted: March 4, 2025Bellingham is a safe city. While there is a moderate homeless population, I have never had any scary or negative experiences with any individuals. That said, I have witnessed 1 drug overdose downtown in my 17 years living here but that did not directly impact my safety (I just called the police). Walking around at night, I feel safe because downtown there are people around who care about the wellbeing of others to provide that safety in numbers. I put a bit of concern for sexual assault as I am a college student and feel a small risk in party settings and my friends have reported mildly to moderately creepy experiences dancing at The Royal Nightclub. For dancing safety, I would definitely recommend Rumors and avoid the Royal. I have always found women to hangout with when I go out alone and that has been really nice- I believe most women in Bellingham would stick their neck out for a stranger to make sure they stay safe!
Posted: March 3, 2025Laurel
Bellingham
3 days
Hi there! My name is Laurel and I am from Bellingham, WA, USA! I am currently planning on traveling to Sicily February 10th-March 29th with plans to continue to travel through Europe. I work as a chef when I’m not traveling. Always on the look out for the best places to eat and drink!