Explanation
Situational Crime Prevention (SCP) aims to reduce crime by altering immediate settings in which crimes occur. Rather than addressing root causes like poverty or social inequality, SCP emphasizes practical measures to make crime riskier or less rewarding. Techniques include target hardening (e.g., better locks), increased surveillance (e.g., CCTV), controlling access, and reducing provocations. SCP is widely used in urban design, retail security, and policing strategies.
Theoretical Reference
See Situational Crime Prevention. Related concepts include Urban Crime Prevention and Broken Windows Theory.