What does the cryptic crossword clue "Individual crime not initiated with sound of bell around (8)" mean?

The definition is "Individua". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RSON (synonym="crime") in PEAL (synonym="sound of bell") = PERSONAL; definition: "Individual" The answer is PERSONAL.

Individual crime not initiated with sound of bell around (8)

Times Cryptic #28592 | 29 Across | 2023-05-02 flower

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