Although the overall RBI project design resulted in the creation of a local program that reduced burglaries in the most victimized communities, insufficient resources and time were provided to support innovative program designs, given the fixed time frame for evaluation phases. Innovations in pilot programs typically involve complex developmental processes that require change in the work of existing agencies. This requires time and resources. Further, the method used for selecting RBI projects (competitive bidding) was not suited to selecting suitable sites for innovative crime-reduction work. Proficiency in writing bids did not always match a site's ability to host the development and implementation of an innovative program. The evaluation model used in the RBI's design prevented evaluators from being involved in the development of program design, which could have provided expert consultation in the development of innovative programs whose implementation and outcomes could be objectively measured, accompanied by ongoing feedback in the course of implementation. This process evaluation was based on semistructured interviews with key project participants, some of which were repeated at regular intervals; nonparticipant observation of project activities; and attendance at project committee meetings. It involved 20 RBI projects in England and Wales. 8 tables, 2 figures, and 58 references