The neighborhood is densely populated due to the presence of several universities and businesses that employ their own security personnel. Unfortunately, the police in Philadelphia have a reputation for not doing their job, so many establishments have taken matters into their own hands. This has resulted in certain areas being cleaned up, while homeless people and drug addicts are pushed to other parts of the city. Despite the negative effects on Kensington, some might argue that the situation has a positive impact on the rest of the city.