There is an area north of Linden and Wardlow is very nice, called Virginia Country Club. There are many very, very expensive homes there. Many homes have been used in films. Including Ferris Beuller's home, the home from Mr. & Mrs. Smith. (both on Country Club Drive) Sorry, I don't know the address.
Also, a historic neighborhood to the east called 'California Heights'.
CalHeights.org
I would say the area north of Wardlow in your general area are good and safe. Although, that particular block is a bit congested with many condo complexes. Although, there was that big fiasco last Halloween on Linden and Bixby that sent several young persons to jail.