Original: However , in 2003 , Phoenix dropped to second place with 1,253.71 per 100,000 ( behind Modesto , California ) , although total car thefts rose to 40,769 .
Simplified: However , in 2003 , Phoenix dropped to second for with 1,253.71 per 100,000 , although it was first for total car thefts with 40,769 .