The theory behind SCP concentrates on the creation of safety mechanisms that assist in protecting people by making criminals feel they may be unable to commit crimes or would be in a situation where they may be caught or detected, which will result in them being unwilling to commit crimes where such mechanisms are in place.
SCP's underlying premise is centered on creating a framework that discourages individuals from committing crimes by instilling a sense of vulnerability to detection and punishment, thereby reducing the likelihood of crime occurrence in areas where such safeguards are put in place.