"You'd think in a nice area like Nob Hill there would be more security, more people just keeping out, but people don't care," said Harry Larkin, who works near late-night bars and eateries.

Larkin says crime in the area has increased recently.

"People trying to break into stories down here I've noticed a lot, especially with ours," he said. "I don't take that, especially at our store. I always pack heat, and anyone who tries to break into our store or wants to hurt one of our employees, I'm always going to take care of our employees and help whoever is in need."

Larkin added many businesses are constantly trying to cope with homeless people they say cause problems in the area. APD reopened and restaffed a nearby substation in June to address crime, but officers are only there three days a week until 10 p.m.

"They just come by thinking they own the streets and push everyone around," he said. "Another problem I see is a large drinking problem. We have bars down here and whatnot, but people are just going around acting childish."

It's led him to always be vigilant while he's at work.

"I have to keep her safe, (keep) my kids safe," Larkin said. "I have to keep my employees safe and the people who come in here safe.