During New Year's Eve celebrations in France, a total of 874 cars were set alight, according to police.
The interior ministry, however, stated that the figure was significantly lower than that of 2019. Authorities also reported a rise in the number of people stopped and detained, reports BBC.
Due to a curfew imposed to tackle Covid-19, there was no significant disruption at this time last year.
Since riots in many cities in 2005, car burning has basically become an annual event in the French suburbs.
According to French media, 95,000 police and gendarmes, including 32,000 firefighters and security officers, were mobilised for recent New Year's celebrations.
In Paris, where face masks have been made compulsory again, 779 people were fined for not wearing a mask.
While certain restrictions have been eased in France, new regulations are set to be implemented this month due to concerns over the Omicron variant.
Indoor activities will be limited to 2,000 persons starting on January 3, and those who are able to work remotely will be required to do so.
