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 philosophy centers on designing safeguards that discourage individuals from committing crimes by creating an environment where they feel they will be caught or held accountable, thereby reducing the incidence of criminal activity in areas where such measures are established.